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Vancouver park board hires ‘attendance management advisor’ to reduce absenteeism

Vancouver park board hires ‘attendance management advisor’ to reduce absenteeism

Absenteeism rates have increased from 2022 to 2024
Markets fall for fourth day in reversal of earlier rally amid ongoing tariff fears

Markets fall for fourth day in reversal of earlier rally amid ongoing tariff fears

TORONTO — North American markets careened to a fourth day of losses in a dramatic turnaround from the rally that started the day as concerns over tariffs continued to mount.
Average asking rents decrease for sixth straight month to $2,119: report

Average asking rents decrease for sixth straight month to $2,119: report

A new report says the national average asking rent in March was $2,119, marking the sixth straight month of year-over-year declines. The monthly data provided by Rentals.
Industrial real estate especially vulnerable to tariffs, says Colliers expert

Industrial real estate especially vulnerable to tariffs, says Colliers expert

Hospitality, infrastructure could cushion blow of America’s trade war
B.C. authorities silent as U.S. pursues Vancouver-connected $1B stock scheme

B.C. authorities silent as U.S. pursues Vancouver-connected $1B stock scheme

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice alleged at least 18 British Columbians were involved in manipulating $1B in U.S. stock sales
Judge finds BCAA boss 'deceitful' toward Vancouver homebuilder in civil case

Judge finds BCAA boss 'deceitful' toward Vancouver homebuilder in civil case

Eric Hopkins found to be unreliable witness in case over unpaid construction costs for custom Vancouver home
ABC Vancouver still holds majority at city hall, despite election of Orr, Maloney

ABC Vancouver still holds majority at city hall, despite election of Orr, Maloney

Sean Orr of COPE, Lucy Maloney of OneCity elected in April 5 byelection
Vancouver business leaders tapped to jumpstart city's economy

Vancouver business leaders tapped to jumpstart city's economy

The 12-member group of industry leaders will make recommendations on how to lower barriers hindering business growth
B.C. reviewing HOV lane access decals for electric vehicles

B.C. reviewing HOV lane access decals for electric vehicles

Review comes as documents released through freedom of information requests show cost of program providing HOV lane decals.
Update: Canada's oil and gas industry received $29.6B in subsidies, financing in 2024, report finds

Update: Canada's oil and gas industry received $29.6B in subsidies, financing in 2024, report finds

The subsidies and financing dwarf the previous years total and come as Ottawa said it would wind down direct financial support for the industry