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B.C. video game sector sees fewer studios, more jobs, says ESAC report

B.C. video game sector sees fewer studios, more jobs, says ESAC report

Despite their decline, larger video game studios are continuing to get a foothold in the B.C. market, raising full-time employment numbers and average salaries in 2024
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Most Canadian business leaders support dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs: KPMG

Most Canadian business leaders support dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs: KPMG

TORONTO — The vast majority of Canadian business leaders want a targeted, dollar-for-dollar retaliatory response if the United States delivers on its tariff threats this week, a new KPMG in Canada survey found.
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Donald Trump's press secretary says Feb. 1 deadline for tariffs 'still on the books'

Donald Trump's press secretary says Feb. 1 deadline for tariffs 'still on the books'

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's press secretary says the plan to slap Canada with tariffs on Saturday is still in play, as NDP leader Jagmeet Singh called for Parliament to return to prepare for the threat of devastating duties.
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OneCity Vancouver first civic party to declare candidate for April 5 byelection

OneCity Vancouver first civic party to declare candidate for April 5 byelection

Lucy Maloney, a road safety advocate and former parent advisory council chair, announced her candidacy Tuesday at city hall
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New lithium refining plant to be built in Delta

New lithium refining plant to be built in Delta

Mangrove Lithium closes on $35 million raise to finance new refinery
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Premier Eby says B.C. government will assist people impacted by tariffs

Premier Eby says B.C. government will assist people impacted by tariffs

Eby to offer financial support to businesses and individuals affected by tariffs, if they are imposed Saturday
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Canada sued over delay in protecting endangered killer whales

Canada sued over delay in protecting endangered killer whales

An 'imminent threat' assessment in November 2024 set a ticking legal clock that requires two ministers to recommend an emergency order to Cabinet — but they have yet to do so.
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Red tape hitting B.C. business confidence hard, says CFIB report

Red tape hitting B.C. business confidence hard, says CFIB report

As regulation costs in B.C. hike up to $8.3 million, business owners have little confidence the provincial government is committed to make business operations easier
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American rail company's court challenge holds up Burnaby, Coquitlam sewer project

American rail company's court challenge holds up Burnaby, Coquitlam sewer project

A dispute between Metro Vancouver and BNSF Railway Company has held up construction of a North Road sewer pipe project started more than five years ago.
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U.S. pushback on DEI policies yet to grip B.C. business

U.S. pushback on DEI policies yet to grip B.C. business

Large multinationals with employees in the province are reviewing and revising initiatives
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