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By the numbers: How a Bank of Canada rate cut will affect mortgages and other debt payments

By the numbers: How a Bank of Canada rate cut will affect mortgages and other debt payments

For those contemplating a mortgage or other debt with fixed interest rates, any impact will depend on whether and how the Bank of Canada’s decision on Wednesday affects investors' expectations.
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Vancouver falling short of B.C.-mandated housing targets

Vancouver falling short of B.C.-mandated housing targets

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon: "Although the council has different opinions, they seem united on wanting to make sure that housing gets built."
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Construction, pedestrian pilot project rattle Gastown businesses

Construction, pedestrian pilot project rattle Gastown businesses

Reduced street access has resulted in up to an estimated 20-50-per-cent decline in sales for some small retail businesses, according to owners and advocates
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B.C. mayors slam feds over failure to produce flood protection money

B.C. mayors slam feds over failure to produce flood protection money

Merritt mayor: "I have people that are desperately in need of protection."
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Province says employee email inboxes accessed during cyberattacks

Province says employee email inboxes accessed during cyberattacks

Shannon Salter, deputy minister to the premier and head of the public service, revealed the information in an email update to employees on Monday
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Pot activist, retailer Dana Larsen sued for not paying supplier

Pot activist, retailer Dana Larsen sued for not paying supplier

Lawsuit also names Dorita Dempster and the Vancouver Dispensary Society
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Metro Vancouver rejects significant cost sharing on $2.8B North Shore sewage plant overrun

Metro Vancouver rejects significant cost sharing on $2.8B North Shore sewage plant overrun

North Vancouver and West Van taxpayers will see sewage costs go up by $590 a year after directors the regional board reject a call for help from North Shore board members
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Study reveals potential replacement options for Ironworkers Bridge

Study reveals potential replacement options for Ironworkers Bridge

A new bridge that includes SkyTrain or light rail could improve access to 175,000 jobs and remove 50,000 vehicles from the roads per day, experts say
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Federal government invests in pandemic rapid response lab at UBC

Federal government invests in pandemic rapid response lab at UBC

UBC gets $140 million for science hub tasked with developing vaccines, drugs for health emergencies.
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Richmond's T&T Supermarket continues to expand in Lower Mainland, U.S.

Richmond's T&T Supermarket continues to expand in Lower Mainland, U.S.

T&T Supermarket announced plans this week to open new stores in Burnaby and Lynnwood, WA
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