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Bank of Canada signals shift in how it sets rates amid tariff uncertainty

Bank of Canada signals shift in how it sets rates amid tariff uncertainty

OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada has signalled a shift in how the central bank sets its benchmark interest rate at a time when tariff uncertainty with the United States has made long-term forecasting much more difficult.
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Bonnis seeks quick approval for revamped project above Commodore Ballroom

Bonnis seeks quick approval for revamped project above Commodore Ballroom

New concept is for two towers, 43 and 39 storeys, with 500 rental homes, 100 hotel rooms, five levels of retail, restaurants and entertainment
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Critical minerals could define Canada-U.S. relations as trade tensions rise

Critical minerals could define Canada-U.S. relations as trade tensions rise

A Washington, D.C.-based think-tank highlights five minerals in Canada that have important American defence applications
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City of Vancouver has 55 contracts with U.S. companies worth $17M

City of Vancouver has 55 contracts with U.S. companies worth $17M

City manager: “Staff do not recommend terminating existing contracts with direct U.S. suppliers.”
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Best Buy Canada promotes Mat Povse to be new president

Best Buy Canada promotes Mat Povse to be new president

Povse replaces the retiring Ron Wilson, who spent 12 years as president and 34 in total with the company, starting when it was known as Future Shop
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B.C. government opioid case can move ahead, appeal court rules

B.C. government opioid case can move ahead, appeal court rules

Appeal dismissed as province seeks damages for health-care costs
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'Absurd' inequities: Why craft distillers are slamming B.C. government

'Absurd' inequities: Why craft distillers are slamming B.C. government

Higher taxes, a production cap: B.C. distillers push for wine-like treatment
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$1-per-share B.C. real estate company fined $100K for unregistered activity

$1-per-share B.C. real estate company fined $100K for unregistered activity

Addy Technology Corp. was trading securities while unregistered
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B.C. liquor importers see financial ruin with stock in ‘lockdown’

B.C. liquor importers see financial ruin with stock in ‘lockdown’

Vancouver-based U.S. alcohol importer Ashok Fogla says the B.C. government's effort to withdraw American booze from store shelves did not consider pre-purchased inventory
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West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager sues former business partners for $1M

West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager sues former business partners for $1M

Sager claims he helped Masimo achieve a binding deal to buy a Vancouver site for a research and development facility but was not fully paid when the deal was terminated.
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