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Update: Law Society of B.C. reports tentative deal struck with unionized staff

Update: Law Society of B.C. reports tentative deal struck with unionized staff

Mediation was set for Wednesday as union sought better wages and protections
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Bank of Canada's Tiff Macklem says tariff threat adds to central bank challenges

Bank of Canada's Tiff Macklem says tariff threat adds to central bank challenges

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says central banks face an increasingly difficult job as the country faces a maelstrom of potential U.S. tariffs, technological disruptions, extreme weather and global political upheaval.
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B.C. to bear brunt of costs from growing wildfire and flood risks, finds report

B.C. to bear brunt of costs from growing wildfire and flood risks, finds report

Building new homes in dangerous places could cost B.C. another $2.2 billion a year by 2030 — far more than anywhere else in Canada, a new study has found.
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‘Flight to quality’ underway in Vancouver industrial real estate market

‘Flight to quality’ underway in Vancouver industrial real estate market

Vacancy rates expected to tighten in 2025, says Avison Young specialist
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Travel to B.C. rises while visits from Mexicans plummet

Travel to B.C. rises while visits from Mexicans plummet

Trips by Americans was what helped the province increase its overall visitor count
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Two ABC Vancouver councillors question Ken Sim’s plan to ‘freeze’ new supportive housing

Two ABC Vancouver councillors question Ken Sim’s plan to ‘freeze’ new supportive housing

Rebecca Bligh, Lisa Dominato are members of Sim’s own party, which holds eight of 11 seats on council
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Here's what Vancouver's entertainment district could look like in 20 years

Here's what Vancouver's entertainment district could look like in 20 years

The city is planning a long-term project in hopes of making downtown Granville Street safer for pedestrians and commuters.
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B.C. cleantech hits speed bump as battery, hydrogen investments stall

B.C. cleantech hits speed bump as battery, hydrogen investments stall

Some battery plants cancelled, others proceed despite some slowing momentum in the space
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Court rules against WestJet on reimbursement caps for meals, hotels

Court rules against WestJet on reimbursement caps for meals, hotels

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has barred WestJet from telling travellers their reimbursement for meals and accommodations is capped.
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CRTC opens door to Telus expansion in Ontario, Quebec

CRTC opens door to Telus expansion in Ontario, Quebec

Ruling means Telus can rent Bell's fibre optics network to retail high-speed Internet in Eastern Canada
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