Derrick Penner
The Vancouver Sun
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Chinese consulate in Vancouver rejects claims it interfered in federal election in B.C.
"China has always adhered to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, and has never interfered in any Canadian election...," CCP statement read. → Read More
Coromandel Properties: Creditors already taking over some Vancouver developments
Cormandel Properties' application for creditor protection was delayed but the disassembly of its property empire has already begun. Read on. → Read More
Coromandel Properties lenders line up in opposition to creditor protection filing
Coromandel Properties is asking for protection from creditors it owes $700M but some of those creditors object to being included in filing. → Read More
Council considers platform to make Vancouver's climate action 'just'
Equity in climate action is a civic responsibility because most of the infrastructure that communities rely on are in cities and towns. → Read More
Industry watching as financially troubled Vancouver developer seeks creditor protection
Coromandel's move seeking creditor protection is unusual because of the size of the company and portfolio, industry observers say. → Read More
Metro Vancouver looking for ways to reduce the squeeze e-commerce puts on region
Metro Vancouver can take lessons from Paris and Singapore on how to better use land and reduce road congestion in serving e-commerce. → Read More
Rising costs raise doubts about future of B.C. LNG
Cost increases on TC Energy's Coastal GasLink pipeline show the challenges of building LNG infrastructure in B.C. → Read More
Fisheries scientists call out Ottawa for 'flawed' sea lice report
A group of 16 fisheries scientists are calling out the federal Fisheries Department for what they call a flawed report that concluded sea lice from salmon ... → Read More
Fisheries scientists call out Ottawa for 'flawed' sea lice report
A group of fisheries scientists have voiced criticism of a DFO report arguing flaws in its conclusion over salmon farms and sea lice. → Read More
Alberta First Nation makes big solar play with a West Coast connection
Solar power presented the Athabasca Chipewyan Nation a chance to diversify energy investments while demand is rising for renewable power. → Read More
Ducks Unlimited project aims to boost climate resilience of Boundary Bay
The intent is to remove loose, rolling logs that can smother the foreshore to allow the tidal marsh's natural vegetation to flourish. → Read More
TransLink mayors grapple with how to pay for $20 billion expansion plan
TransLink's mayors' council approved a 2023 work plan, but will need help from provincial and federal governments on sustainable funding. → Read More
Rare swath of B.C. rainforest set aside for permanent protection
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has brokered a deal for a long sought conservancy to protect the unique Incomappleaux Valley rainforest. → Read More
B.C. promises guaranteed timber for value-added sawmills
Forest Minister Bruce Ralston unveiled a program Tuesday aimed at directing more timber to value-added sawmills in B.C. → Read More
Is nuclear fusion a viable path to clean energy — or a speculative 'distraction?'
Fusion, the forcing of hydrogen atoms together under enough pressure to fuse, is the reaction that powers the sun. Read more. → Read More
B.C. forest industry unclear on government's vision — and what it means for timber value and supply
B.C. Premier David Eby pledged $90 million to support value-added forestry manufacturing, but industry is lobbying for more certain timber. → Read More
Downtown Vancouver building boom pushes office vacancies higher
A building boom helped push downtown Vancouver's office vacancy rate to 9.8 per cent while Metro 's suburban markets fell to 5.9 per cent. → Read More
Improving regional air quality high on Metro Vancouver's 2023 agenda
Metro Vancouver is focusing on reducing air pollution that it can control considering wildfires that it cannot are increasingly a concern. → Read More
City of Delta protests missing River Road overpass in Massey Tunnel replacement
Delta wants a River Road overpass they believe was promised the city to be included in the $4.15-billion Massey Tunnel replacement project. → Read More
Metro Vancouver adds up December storm damage to regional parks
King tides and storm surges breached dikes at Metro Vancouver's Deas Island and Boundary Bay regional parks, which are still being repaired. → Read More