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How a potential trade war could increase strata fees in B.C.

How a potential trade war could increase strata fees in B.C.

Insurance, capital projects, contracts predicted to cost more in near future
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B.C. business lobbying organizations see executive shake-ups

B.C. business lobbying organizations see executive shake-ups

Fiona Famulak leaving role as president and CEO at BC Chamber of Commerce; Ken Peacock has left role as chief economist at Business Council of BC
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Strong U.S. dollar to fuel B.C. tourism even amid trade war, says expert

Strong U.S. dollar to fuel B.C. tourism even amid trade war, says expert

Tourism leaders say favourable exchange rate outweighs tariff concerns as American visitors book B.C. vacations
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Nearly 40 fossil fuel companies shaping Canadian K-12 curriculums, report finds

Nearly 40 fossil fuel companies shaping Canadian K-12 curriculums, report finds

Report found more than 50 oil and gas companies and industry groups influenced 34 educational institutions across Canada, who, in turn, provided education to K-12 students
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B.C. inflation cools to 2.2% in January, diverging from national trend

B.C. inflation cools to 2.2% in January, diverging from national trend

National inflation rate ticking upward, says StatCan in latest Consumer Price Index report
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International student caps hurting B.C. university sports

International student caps hurting B.C. university sports

Some programs at risk, while many look to diversify revenue to remain competitive
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Tariffs Businesses and investors will be watching for the latest developments in Canada's trade dispute with the U.S.
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Trump in the drivers' seat as B.C. buckles up for new legislative session

Trump in the drivers' seat as B.C. buckles up for new legislative session

VICTORIA — When British Columbia's Legislature opens for the first time in nine months on Tuesday, the driving force behind the province's politics and the government's upended agenda will be thousands of kilometres away. New Lt.-Gov.
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Spectre of trade war pushes B.C.'s Indigenous businesses to rethink strategies

Spectre of trade war pushes B.C.'s Indigenous businesses to rethink strategies

At least one West Coast company inches closer to moving operations to the U.S.
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Immigration cuts will hurt B.C. hospital staffing, says union

Immigration cuts will hurt B.C. hospital staffing, says union

The Hospital Employees' Union warns 500 of its members will be forced to leave the country this year if nothing changes.
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