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Restaurant sales in B.C. more sluggish than in other provinces

Restaurant sales in B.C. more sluggish than in other provinces

Customers are increasingly going to restaurants for happy hour, and leaving soon after that ends
Can stock markets sustain 2024 bull run into 2025?

Can stock markets sustain 2024 bull run into 2025?

Year in Review: Indices have in recent years outperformed Vancouver real estate, other investments
B.C. speculation tax revenue tops $75M, mostly from non-B.C. owners

B.C. speculation tax revenue tops $75M, mostly from non-B.C. owners

Vancouver properties contributed $14.5M to government coffers
Too much of a good thing: How B.C.’s NDP was punished for record immigration levels

Too much of a good thing: How B.C.’s NDP was punished for record immigration levels

Premier David Eby, in a year-end interview, said he regrets he didn’t recognize sooner the challenges that fast-growing B.C. communities were facing
Janitors plan strike at Vancouver International Airport

Janitors plan strike at Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver Airport Authority has yet to say what it will do to ensure a clean airport if the strike goes ahead
Metro Vancouver says population growth is accelerating and will hit 4 million by 2045

Metro Vancouver says population growth is accelerating and will hit 4 million by 2045

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver's projected population growth is accelerating, with an average of 50,000 new residents expected per year.
Tributes pour in for late FNMPC CEO Niilo Edwards

Tributes pour in for late FNMPC CEO Niilo Edwards

Head of FNMPC helped drive important vehicle for economic reconciliation in Canada
Metro Vancouver sees e-bike boom amid 'alarming' speed from illegal devices

Metro Vancouver sees e-bike boom amid 'alarming' speed from illegal devices

As electric bicycles explode in popularity in Metro Vancouver, other still illegal devices are getting faster, a new study has found.
B.C. vacancy rates tick up, easing rental price hikes: CMHC

B.C. vacancy rates tick up, easing rental price hikes: CMHC

The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation says rent price inflation slowed in 2024 as more rental buildings are being completed and immigration demands lessen.
Most of Metro Vancouver’s key infrastructure projects delayed, over budget

Most of Metro Vancouver’s key infrastructure projects delayed, over budget

Year In Review: Significant work continues on critical regional transportation, wastewater projects