Chuck Chiang

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B.C. expands heat-pump rebate program as end of carbon tax weighs on CleanBC

B.C. expands heat-pump rebate program as end of carbon tax weighs on CleanBC

British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix says the province will have to "make choices" on programs within its CleanBC initiative given the repeal of the consumer carbon tax.

Five years without answers for family of Canadian businessman held in Chinese jail

Five years without answers for family of Canadian businessman held in Chinese jail

VANCOUVER -- Wang Yan vividly recalls the last time she heard her husband's voice, more than five years ago.

High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

British Columbia's premier says he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector.

B.C. Greens want answers about New Democrats' emergency powers legislation

B.C. Greens want answers about New Democrats' emergency powers legislation

British Columbia's Green Party says the NDP government needs to "explain why" its proposal for broad-reaching emergency cabinet powers is needed before its two members support the legislation.

It's not business as usual for Canadians who want to stay in the U.S., lawyers warn

It's not business as usual for Canadians who want to stay in the U.S., lawyers warn

VANCOUVER -- Immigration lawyers say the case of a Vancouver woman detained in the United States over a denied visa is a warning to other Canadians that it's no longer business as usual when crossing the border for work.

Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports

Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is standing firm behind the legislation granting the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S. commercial trucks heading to Alaska, despite political threats involving the cruise ship sector from an Alaskan senator. Eby says in response to comments made by U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan that the Canadian side knows "the consequences...

Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports

Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is standing firm behind the legislation granting the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S. commercial trucks heading to Alaska, despite political threats involving the cruise ship sector from an Alaskan senator.

Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version

Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version

British Columbia's government will follow through on its promise to repeal the province's consumer carbon tax after new Prime Minister Mark Carney moved to eliminate the federal version of the levy on Friday.

Groups say B.C.'s tariff budget is defensive, with an economic growth plan needed

Groups say B.C.'s tariff budget is defensive, with an economic growth plan needed

VICTORIA -- Industry and labour groups say the British Columbia government is hunkering down in its budget in response to the tariffs from United States, but it should be more clear on how it plans to respond in its economic plan.

Can B.C.'s budget cushion shock of Trump's tariff earthquake?

VICTORIA -- British Columbia's government has had plenty of early warning about the economic earthquake -- epicentre, Washington, D.C. -- that could rock the province on the same day Finance Minister Brenda Bailey delivers her first budget in Victoria.

First Nation report says communication shortfalls hampered B.C. landslide response

First Nation report says communication shortfalls hampered B.C. landslide response

A report from a First Nation says the massive Chilcotin River landslide in the B.C. Interior last year revealed shortfalls in communication and co-ordination of the emergency response from provincial and federal governments.

Justin Trudeau, Prince Harry take in final day of Invictus Games in Vancouver

Justin Trudeau, Prince Harry take in final day of Invictus Games in Vancouver

VANCOUVER -- Talk of war and politics mixed with sport at the closing ceremony in Vancouver of the 2025 Invictus Games where hundreds of wounded or sick service personnel competed for their country.

David Eby joins Canadian premiers on trip to U.S. to speak to lawmakers about tariffs

David Eby joins Canadian premiers on trip to U.S. to speak to lawmakers about tariffs

VANCOUVER -- British Columbia Premier David Eby says he believes the recent tariff friction with the United States will fundamentally change the way Canadians approach trade with their southern neighbours, and things "will never go back to the way that we were before."

Canada's forestry sector faces uncertainty with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

Canada's forestry sector faces uncertainty with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

VICTORIA -- A wide shadow of uncertainty has been cast over Canada's forestry sector by U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on its lumber products.

Vancouver mayor plans freeze on new supportive housing in Downtown Eastside

Vancouver mayor plans freeze on new supportive housing in Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER -- Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a plan to revitalize the city's troubled Downtown Eastside that includes pausing the construction of net new supportive housing units.

B.C. First Nations leader reverses stance on pipeline as Trump tariff threat looms

B.C. First Nations leader reverses stance on pipeline as Trump tariff threat looms

VANCOUVER -- The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is reversing his previous opposition to the scrapped Northern Gateway pipeline project that would have created another route for Alberta's oil to get to the Pacific Ocean.

Carer says rules deterred her from getting help for B.C. woman who starved to death

Carer says rules deterred her from getting help for B.C. woman who starved to death

BURNABY, B.C. -- Florence Girard's caregiver has told a British Columbia coroner's inquest she was deterred from getting help before Girard starved to death by policies about respecting the rights of people living under their home-sharing arrangement.

Woman's meltdown prevented doctor visit in B.C. starvation death inquest: caretaker

Woman's meltdown prevented doctor visit in B.C. starvation death inquest: caretaker

BURNABY, B.C. -- The woman who was supposed to be caring for Florence Girard before she died of starvation in 2018 says Girard would go into a "meltdown" every time she was supposed to go to the doctor or receive medical care.

B.C.'s projected deficit grows again to $9.4 billion in latest fiscal update

B.C.'s projected deficit grows again to $9.4 billion in latest fiscal update

British Columbia's forecasted record deficit for this fiscal year has grown by another $429 million, reaching $9.4 billion.

New military vessel launched in B.C. bears illustrious naval name

New military vessel launched in B.C. bears illustrious naval name

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. -- A Canadian Navy vessel with the name HMCS Protecteur will again set sail, nearly a decade after the last supply ship with its respected legacy was taken out of service.

Canadians warned to use caution in South Korea after martial law declared then lifted

Canadians warned to use caution in South Korea after martial law declared then lifted

VANCOUVER -- Global Affairs Canada is warning Canadians in South Korea to avoid demonstrations and exercise caution after the country's president imposed an hours-long period of martial law.

Liberal candidate in B.C. byelection seeks Metis membership after identity questioned

Liberal candidate in B.C. byelection seeks Metis membership after identity questioned

The Liberal candidate in a federal byelection in British Columbia says she is applying for Metis membership after a local group questioned her claims of Indigenous identity.

LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses four-year bid to keep it quiet

LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses four-year bid to keep it quiet

A long-withheld investigation into a 2019 hacking at LifeLabs Inc. that compromised millions of Canadians' health data has finally been made public after an Ontario court dismissed the company's appeal to prevent its release.

'Do the work': Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks

'Do the work': Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks

The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute to return to the table after Saturday's collapse of mediated talks to end the lockout at container terminals that has entered its second week. A statement issued by the office of federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon on Monday said both the port employers and the union representing...

'Do the work': Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks

'Do the work': Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks

VANCOUVER -- The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute to return to the table after Saturday's collapse of mediated talks to end the lockout at container terminals that has entered its second week.

Ottawa urges return to table after B.C. port dispute talks break down

Ottawa urges return to table after B.C. port dispute talks break down

VANCOUVER -- The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute to return to the table after mediated talks broke off on Saturday, the first of three scheduled days.

Talks break off in B.C. port dispute as bid to end multi-day lockout fails

Talks break off in B.C. port dispute as bid to end multi-day lockout fails

VANCOUVER -- Contract negotiations in a labour dispute that has paralyzed container cargo shipping at British Columbia's ports since Monday have been called off.

Talks resume in B.C. port dispute in bid to end multi-day lockout

Talks resume in B.C. port dispute in bid to end multi-day lockout

VANCOUVER -- Contract negotiations resumed Saturday in Vancouver in a labour dispute that has paralyzed container cargo shipping at British Columbia's ports since Monday.

Sides in B.C. port dispute to meet in bid to end lockout after talk with minister

Sides in B.C. port dispute to meet in bid to end lockout after talk with minister

VANCOUVER -- Employers and the union representing supervisors embroiled in a labour dispute that triggered a lockout at British Columbia's ports will attempt to reach a deal when talks restart this weekend.

A look at potential fresh faces around Premier David Eby's next B.C. cabinet table

A look at potential fresh faces around Premier David Eby's next B.C. cabinet table

British Columbia Premier David Eby's new cabinet will be sworn in on Nov. 18, and it will have to feature a significant number of new ministers after last month's election saw several incumbents defeated while others didn't run.

Judicial recount dates set for two B.C. ridings to wrap up provincial election

Judicial recount dates set for two B.C. ridings to wrap up provincial election

VICTORIA -- Vote counting in the British Columbia provincial election will finally conclude next week with judicial recounts set for two ridings.

B.C. groups lose bid to stop Alaskan fishery's sustainable certification

B.C. groups lose bid to stop Alaskan fishery's sustainable certification

A coalition of Canadian environmental groups has lost its latest bid to prevent Alaska's salmon fishery from being labelled as sustainable by an international certification body.

Recounts rarely alter elections. There's another reason they matter, says B.C. expert

Recounts rarely alter elections. There's another reason they matter, says B.C. expert

Recounts may not change election results very often, but British Columbia political scientist David Black says they play an increasingly vital role in demonstrating election integrity.

Toxicity and tight race fuel B.C. election integrity doubters, says professor

Toxicity and tight race fuel B.C. election integrity doubters, says professor

VANCOUVER -- A British Columbia political scientist says social media questioning of the provincial election's integrity is an "inevitable" result of political "toxicity" and a tight race.

Final count begins in razor-thin provincial election in British Columbia

Final count begins in razor-thin provincial election in British Columbia

VICTORIA -- British Columbians are awaiting the final tally of last week's razor-thin provincial election, with several ridings that could determine the next government still hanging in the balance.

Hundreds of votes to count in tightest British Columbia election races

Hundreds of votes to count in tightest British Columbia election races

Elections BC says several hundred ballots remain uncounted in the tightest undecided races after the province's nail-biting vote last weekend.

CP NewsAlert: Hundreds of votes to count in tightest B.C. election races

CP NewsAlert: Hundreds of votes to count in tightest B.C. election races

Elections BC says several hundred votes remain uncounted in the tightest undecided races after the province's nail-biting election last weekend.

Yukon's 2023-2024 finances swing into deficit from original surplus forecast

Yukon's 2023-2024 finances swing into deficit from original surplus forecast

Yukon's government says the territory recorded a non-consolidated deficit of more than $42 million, an almost $91-million swing from the original forecast of a surplus of $48-million.

B.C. election recounts triggered in two ridings, delaying result for a week

B.C. election recounts triggered in two ridings, delaying result for a week

British Columbia's redrawn political landscape won't be settled for about a week, with manual recounts triggered in two key ridings after a nail-biting provincial election that has yet to produce a clear winner. Elections BC said Sunday the recounts will take place from Oct. 26 to 28 in Juan de Fuca-Malahat and Surrey City Centre, where NDP candidates lead B.C...

Elections BC confirms recounts in two ridings, official result will take another week

Elections BC confirms recounts in two ridings, official result will take another week

VANCOUVER -- British Columbia's political landscape is far from settled following an election that has yet to produce a clear winner, with recounts set for two key ridings that could determine who forms the next government, and the result won't be known for at least another week.

B.C. wakes to election uncertainty, with Conservatives, NDP in tight race

B.C. wakes to election uncertainty, with Conservatives, NDP in tight race

British Columbia is waking to a reshaped political landscape but no clear winner of a provincial election marked by the rise of the B.C. Conservatives from the political fringe to centre stage. Neither the Conservatives, led by John Rustad, nor the incumbent NDP of Premier David Eby reached the 47 seats needed to form a majority government after initial counting...

B.C. wakes to election uncertainty, with Conservatives, NDP in tight race

B.C. wakes to election uncertainty, with Conservatives, NDP in tight race

VANCOUVER -- British Columbia is waking to a reshaped political landscape but no clear winner of a provincial election marked by the rise of the B.C. Conservatives from the political fringe to centre stage.

No clear winner in B.C. election, Conservative leader says province 'changed forever'

No clear winner in B.C. election, Conservative leader says province 'changed forever'

There was no clear winner in Saturday's British Columbia election, but the leader of the B.C. Conservatives says the province's political landscape has "changed forever," after his party pushed the incumbent New Democrats to the brink. Neither party won enough seats to claim a majority, and vote counting was set to continue Sunday, with Premier David Eby's NDP in striking...

No clear winner in B.C. election, Conservative leader says province 'changed forever'

No clear winner in B.C. election, Conservative leader says province 'changed forever'

VANCOUVER -- There was no clear winner in Saturday's British Columbia election, but the leader of the B.C. Conservatives says the province's political landscape has "changed forever," after his party pushed the incumbent New Democrats to the brink.

NDP and B.C. Conservatives locked in tight battle after rain-drenched election day

NDP and B.C. Conservatives locked in tight battle after rain-drenched election day

VANCOUVER -- Predictions of a close election were holding true in British Columbia on Saturday, with early returns showing the New Democrats and the B.C. Conservatives locked in a tight battle.

Early tally neck and neck in rain-drenched British Columbia election

Early tally neck and neck in rain-drenched British Columbia election

VANCOUVER -- Predictions of a close election were holding true in British Columbia on Saturday, with early returns showing the New Democrats and the B.C. Conservatives neck and neck.

Polls close in rain-drenched British Columbia election

Polls close in rain-drenched British Columbia election

VANCOUVER -- Polls have closed in British Columbia after a rain-drenched election day in much of the province.

B.C. faces once-unthinkable choice on drenched election day after Rustad's rise

B.C. faces once-unthinkable choice on drenched election day after Rustad's rise

Voters in British Columbia have been braving torrential rain and high winds across much of the province to take part in an election where they face a choice that would have been unthinkable just a few months ago. The B.C. Conservatives, whose party won less than two per cent of the vote last election, stand on the brink of forming...

B.C. faces once-unthinkable choice on drenched election day after Rustad's rise

B.C. faces once-unthinkable choice on drenched election day after Rustad's rise

VANCOUVER -- Voters in British Columbia have been braving torrential rain and high winds across much of the province to take part in an election where they face a choice that would have been unthinkable just a few months ago.

B.C. voters face a once-unthinkable election choice, after stunning rise of Rustad

B.C. voters face a once-unthinkable election choice, after stunning rise of Rustad

VANCOUVER -- The choice facing British Columbians in the provincial election today would have been unthinkable just a few months ago.

Where will B.C.'s election be won or lost? Here are five bellwether ridings to watch

Where will B.C.'s election be won or lost? Here are five bellwether ridings to watch

British Columbia voters are heading to the polls, and political podcast co-host Mike McDonald says he is watching five ridings as bellwethers.

B.C. voters face atmospheric river with heavy rain, high winds on election day

B.C. voters face atmospheric river with heavy rain, high winds on election day

VANCOUVER -- Voters along the south coast of British Columbia who have not cast their ballots yet will have to contend with heavy rain and high winds from an incoming atmospheric river weather system on election day.

B.C. Conservatives stand by candidate who called Palestinian children 'inbred'

B.C. Conservatives stand by candidate who called Palestinian children 'inbred'

The British Columbia Conservatives are standing by a candidate who called Palestinian children "inbred" and "time bombs," remarks that NDP Leader David Eby describes as "criminal hate speech." Conservatives Leader John Rustad says he has accepted the apology of Surrey South candidate Brent Chapman and won't ask him to step down, but Eby says a candidate engaged in such speech...

Leaders condemn B.C. rally where 'death to Canada' cry went up

Leaders condemn B.C. rally where 'death to Canada' cry went up

Political leaders are condemning what they describe as "hateful rhetoric" from a speaker at a pro-Palestinian rally in Vancouver who told the crowd that "we are Hezbollah and we are Hamas."Both groups are listed by Public Safety Canada as terrorist entities.

Vancouver Police probe Oct. 7 rally where 'death to Canada' cry went up

Vancouver Police probe Oct. 7 rally where 'death to Canada' cry went up

VANCOUVER -- Vancouver Police say they are conducting an investigation into a pro-Palestinian protest marking the Oct. 7 anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel where they say speakers expressed "solidarity with terrorist groups."

Where will B.C.'s election be won? Even identifying the battlegrounds is tough call

Where will B.C.'s election be won? Even identifying the battlegrounds is tough call

The calculus of predicting an election and identifying its key battlegrounds is complex enough in any race, but observers of the British Columbia poll this month are facing a pair of unknown quantities that make the maths even more confounding. Those are the significant redistribution that has added six ridings to the electoral map, and the collapse of the Opposition...

Where will B.C.'s election be won? Even identifying the battlegrounds is tough call

Where will B.C.'s election be won? Even identifying the battlegrounds is tough call

VANCOUVER -- The calculus of predicting an election and identifying its key battlegrounds is complex enough in any race, but observers of the British Columbia poll this month are facing a pair of unknown quantities that make the maths even more confounding.

B.C. party leaders tussle over affordability, conspiracy theories in radio debate

B.C. party leaders tussle over affordability, conspiracy theories in radio debate

VANCOUVER -- British Columbia's party leaders jousted over affordability, health care, conspiracy theories and the opioid crisis in their first and only radio debate of the province's election campaign.

Rising prices pinch B.C. households. Political parties feel the pressure, too

Rising prices pinch B.C. households. Political parties feel the pressure, too

VANCOUVER -- In the seven years since the NDP came to power in British Columbia, food prices have jumped by almost 30 per cent.

Crime, disorder take centre stage in B.C. election, but statistics tell complex story

Crime, disorder take centre stage in B.C. election, but statistics tell complex story

David Screech doesn't mince words when asked about street disorder and crime around his business in downtown Victoria.