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Trump tariffs like 'sword of Damocles' hanging over Vancouver real estate

Trump tariffs like 'sword of Damocles' hanging over Vancouver real estate

Economist warns buyer fears could slow market despite strong fundamentals
Trudeau says Trump's comments about taking over Canada are 'a real thing'

Trudeau says Trump's comments about taking over Canada are 'a real thing'

Donald Trump is not joking when he says he'd like to make Canada the 51st state, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, adding that the U.S. president's annexation plans are related to Canada's supply of critical minerals.
Falling space junk poses growing threat to aviation, warns B.C. researcher

Falling space junk poses growing threat to aviation, warns B.C. researcher

The new study found there's a 26% chance the threat of space junk could shut down a crowded airspace in Europe, Asia or North America — including southwest B.C.
City of Vancouver enters ‘big leagues of development’ with market rental housing strategy

City of Vancouver enters ‘big leagues of development’ with market rental housing strategy

City embarks on a ‘made-in-Vancouver’ response to city’s housing crisis, aims to build 4,300 units
New wage structure not hurting DoorDash drivers' job satisfaction

New wage structure not hurting DoorDash drivers' job satisfaction

B.C. DoorDash drivers reported saying their job enhanced their sense of financial security more than did those drivers in the rest of Canada
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
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.
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.
‘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
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