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Canfor's B.C. mill closures prompts call to stabilize timber supply

Canfor's B.C. mill closures prompts call to stabilize timber supply

Four hundred B.C. jobs lost with Canfor closures are in addition to 10,000 lost last year: COFI
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B.C. government bans new jade mines

B.C. government bans new jade mines

The B.C. government said its prohibition came about after it concluded jade mining was damaging sensitive alpine environments.
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Canucks fans cheering and spending big at restaurants during playoffs, says report

Canucks fans cheering and spending big at restaurants during playoffs, says report

Data from Moneris shows significant increase in spending near Rogers Arena during home and away games
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Vancouver spring, summer events spur tourism, higher hotel rates

Vancouver spring, summer events spur tourism, higher hotel rates

Canucks playoff success stimulates spending at bars and restaurants during patio season.
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B.C. adds 23K jobs in April as film sector comes roaring back to life

B.C. adds 23K jobs in April as film sector comes roaring back to life

Film and TV sector adds 23,400 jobs in April, unemployment falls to 5%
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Canfor announces major mill closures in B.C.

Canfor announces major mill closures in B.C.

Canfor blames provincial 'policy changes' and 'increased regulatory complexity' for crimped timber supply
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B.C. mining is having a moment, thanks to energy transition

B.C. mining is having a moment, thanks to energy transition

Value of 17 critical mineral mine proposals in B.C. are 'eye popping' says mining association president
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Committee calls for B.C. taxi, ride-hailing industry to improve disabled access

Committee calls for B.C. taxi, ride-hailing industry to improve disabled access

VICTORIA — A B.C. legislature committee looking into taxi and ride-hailing services has issued recommendations, including measures to improve accessibility for people with disabilities and services in small and rural communities.
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Business groups walk back claim on share of Canadians hit by capital gains changes

Business groups walk back claim on share of Canadians hit by capital gains changes

OTTAWA — Prominent business groups have backtracked their claim that one in five Canadians would be affected by the federal government's proposed changes to capital gains taxation.
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Bank of Canada warns of steep jump in mortgage payments

Bank of Canada warns of steep jump in mortgage payments

Median monthly payment to increase by more than 60% for those with a variable rate mortgage, central bank report says
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