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S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. markets also fall in broad-based pullback

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. markets also fall in broad-based pullback

Canada's main stock index suffered a broad-based pullback on the final Monday of 2024, while U.S. markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 175.81 points at 24,620.59. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 418.
BIV Forty Under 40 Awards: Katie Stevens

BIV Forty Under 40 Awards: Katie Stevens

Since the launch of BIV’s Forty under 40 Awards 35 years ago in 1990, the program has recognized nearly 1,400 of B.C.’s brightest business leaders, innovators, professionals and entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions, at a relatively young age, across a wide variety of sector.
BIV Forty Under 40 Awards: Danielle Sleiman

BIV Forty Under 40 Awards: Danielle Sleiman

Since the launch of BIV’s Forty under 40 Awards 35 years ago in 1990, the program has recognized nearly 1,400 of B.C.’s brightest business leaders, innovators, professionals and entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions, at a relatively young age, across a wide variety of sector.
'Tinder of construction' aims to keep B.C. building waste out of landfills

'Tinder of construction' aims to keep B.C. building waste out of landfills

COBBLE HILL, B.C. — Gil Yaron barely contains his excitement when asked to describe his non-profit venture to convince construction companies, developers and renovation contractors to recycle tonnes of building material waste on Vancouver Island.
BIV Forty Under 40 Awards: Hamid Shekarchi

BIV Forty Under 40 Awards: Hamid Shekarchi

Since the launch of BIV’s Forty under 40 Awards 35 years ago in 1990, the program has recognized nearly 1,400 of B.C.’s brightest business leaders, innovators, professionals and entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions, at a relatively young age, across a wide variety of sector.
BIV Forty Under 40 Awards: Jessie Ramsay

BIV Forty Under 40 Awards: Jessie Ramsay

Since the launch of BIV’s Forty under 40 Awards 35 years ago in 1990, the program has recognized nearly 1,400 of B.C.’s brightest business leaders, innovators, professionals and entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions, at a relatively young age, across a wide variety of sector.
Housing market poised for 2025 comeback as lower rates unleash pent-up demand

Housing market poised for 2025 comeback as lower rates unleash pent-up demand

Heading into 2025, economists and real estate agents believe activity is poised to remain strong amid much lower borrowing costs and more favourable rules for buyers, despite an overall challenging affordability picture.
Gerry Butts says Trudeau less likely to remain leader since Freeland quit

Gerry Butts says Trudeau less likely to remain leader since Freeland quit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be thinking about his future during the holiday break, as an increasing number of current and former Liberal MPs publicly call on him to step down for the good of the party.
LeBlanc and Joly offer little details about visit with Trump's team in Florida

LeBlanc and Joly offer little details about visit with Trump's team in Florida

OTTAWA — Two senior members of the federal cabinet were in Florida Friday pushing Canada's new $1.
S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets end the trading day lower Friday

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets end the trading day lower Friday

TORONTO — Losses in the tech sector led Canada's main stock index and U.S. markets lower Friday, as investors made year-end adjustments to their holdings. The S&P/TSX composite index ended down 50.42 points at 24,796.40.