A former City of Surrey finance clerk and part-time pastry chef accused of diverting taxpayer funds to her boutique cake-baking business has been charged with cooking the books at city hall.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s divisive politics, tariffs and heightened border security have helped drive a decline in international tourism spending in the U.S. Meanwhile, polls and industry experts suggest a surge of Canadian patriotism and perceptions of Canada as a safe and friendly destination helped drive a record-breaking summer for tourism in the country.

B.C.’s ombudsperson says more British Columbians are falling through the cracks when they try to access public services — a trend he warns could worsen as governments increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to make decisions.

As golden hour settles over Avtar Dhillon’s farm in Abbotsford, B.C., rows of delicate purple flowers are in full bloom. Inside lies an ancient spice some Canadian farmers are beginning to get excited about.