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Vancouver tourism hits right note with Juno Awards

Vancouver tourism hits right note with Juno Awards

From the Junos to FIFA World Cup, industry looks to convert visits into economic activity
New poll suggests Canadians' fear of losing their jobs to a trade war is fading

New poll suggests Canadians' fear of losing their jobs to a trade war is fading

The Leger poll suggests that 38 per cent of employed Canadians are worried about losing their jobs over the next year — the lowest percentage of respondents reporting employment anxiety since Jan. 26.
Trump announces 25 per cent tariff on all auto imports to the U.S.

Trump announces 25 per cent tariff on all auto imports to the U.S.

WASHINGTON — U.S.
Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Researchers say the delay, which averaged 618 days in Canada, could restrict scientists' ability to track the next pandemic.
Vancouver hotels reign supreme, even without superstar boost

Vancouver hotels reign supreme, even without superstar boost

Vancouver hotels in February topped Canadian major markets for occupancy, room-rates
B.C. dethroned as Canada EV king after restricting rebates

B.C. dethroned as Canada EV king after restricting rebates

Clean Energy Canada report calls on province to reintroduce EV rebates, amend building code to require chargers in new parking spots
Bank of Canada says it would have likely held rate steady if not for tariffs

Bank of Canada says it would have likely held rate steady if not for tariffs

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s top decision makers signalled they likely would have puased the interest rate easing cycle earlier this month if not for the substantial uncertainty around tariffs from the United States.
B.C. real estate a roadblock for EV charging expansion, say experts

B.C. real estate a roadblock for EV charging expansion, say experts

Real estate can account for up to one-third of infrastructure costs in Vancouver
Threats to B.C. LNG industry are a made-in-Canada problem

Threats to B.C. LNG industry are a made-in-Canada problem

U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to advance an Alaska LNG project will create competition for B.C., though it’s not the sector’s biggest challenge
Vancouver mayor urges next federal government to do more on crime and addiction

Vancouver mayor urges next federal government to do more on crime and addiction

Coun. Rebecca Bligh identifies infrastructure gap, Pete Fry wants more investment in housing