VANCOUVER — British Columbia's main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial election campaign, but couldn't divert the conversation away from plastic straws and communism.

Paper straws stir up B.C. election campaign as leaders gibe over taxes and communism

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial election campaign, but couldn't divert the conversation away from plastic straws and communism.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial election campaign, but couldn't divert the conversation away from plastic straws and communism.

Paper straws stir up B.C. election campaign as leaders jibe over taxes and communism

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial election campaign, but couldn't divert the conversation away from plastic straws and communism.

Rising interest rates, inflation, and natural disasters create a perfect storm for Canadian businesses

Opinion: Canadian businesses are in debt distress with many facing delinquency

Rising interest rates, inflation, and natural disasters create a perfect storm for Canadian businesses

The best-selling fruit wines in Canada are made with grown-in-BC ingredients

Northern Lights Estate Winery set to produce its one millionth bottle

The best-selling fruit wines in Canada are made with grown-in-BC ingredients

The best-selling fruit wines in Canada are made with grown-in-BC ingredients

Northern Lights Estate Winery set to produce its one millionth bottle

The best-selling fruit wines in Canada are made with grown-in-BC ingredients

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday, led by strength in energy, tech and base metals, while U.S. markets also rose. The latest U.S.

S&P/TSX up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb after strong jobs report

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday, led by strength in energy, tech and base metals, while U.S. markets also rose. The latest U.S.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday, led by strength in energy, tech and base metals, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 194.33 points at 24,162.83.

S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday, led by strength in energy, tech and base metals, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 194.33 points at 24,162.83.

China's stake in B.C., Australian companies could complicate $1.1 billion deal

Security review ordered on $1B bid for B.C. uranium exploration company

China's stake in B.C., Australian companies could complicate $1.1 billion deal

China's stake in B.C., Australian companies could complicate $1.1 billion deal

Security review ordered on $1B bid for B.C. uranium exploration company

China's stake in B.C., Australian companies could complicate $1.1 billion deal

VANCOUVER — New Democrat Leader David Eby is defending plans to increase British Columbia's speculation tax on empty homes because he says it works.

Eby defends B.C.'s speculation tax increase, says it will create more needed rentals

VANCOUVER — New Democrat Leader David Eby is defending plans to increase British Columbia's speculation tax on empty homes because he says it works.