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International student caps hurting B.C. university sports

International student caps hurting B.C. university sports

Some programs at risk, while many look to diversify revenue to remain competitive
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Tariffs Businesses and investors will be watching for the latest developments in Canada's trade dispute with the U.S.
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Trump in the drivers' seat as B.C. buckles up for new legislative session

Trump in the drivers' seat as B.C. buckles up for new legislative session

VICTORIA — When British Columbia's Legislature opens for the first time in nine months on Tuesday, the driving force behind the province's politics and the government's upended agenda will be thousands of kilometres away. New Lt.-Gov.
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Spectre of trade war pushes B.C.'s Indigenous businesses to rethink strategies

Spectre of trade war pushes B.C.'s Indigenous businesses to rethink strategies

At least one West Coast company inches closer to moving operations to the U.S.
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Immigration cuts will hurt B.C. hospital staffing, says union

Immigration cuts will hurt B.C. hospital staffing, says union

The Hospital Employees' Union warns 500 of its members will be forced to leave the country this year if nothing changes.
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Housing starts up 3% in January, but trade risks add 'significant uncertainty': CMHC

Housing starts up 3% in January, but trade risks add 'significant uncertainty': CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in January rose three per cent compared with December, helped by strength in multi-unit starts in Quebec and B.C.
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B.C. Labour Relations Board finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union employee

B.C. Labour Relations Board finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union employee

The B.C. Labour Relations Board has found Starbucks wrongfully made "threats of adverse consequences" against an employee for her unionization activity, but found the company had a "legitimate business reason" to close down its only unionized location in Vancouver.
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BIV's 2025 Influential Women in Business awards: Kristine Simpson

BIV's 2025 Influential Women in Business awards: Kristine Simpson

BIV will celebrate the leadership and achievements of five accomplished executives at the 2025 Influential Women in Business Awards on Friday, March 7. This year’s awards luncheon will mark 26 years of recognizing excellence in B.C. business leadership.
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Trudeau silent as Poilievre, Freeland rebuff Trump's call for Russia to rejoin G7

Trudeau silent as Poilievre, Freeland rebuff Trump's call for Russia to rejoin G7

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing back on U.S.
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B.C. Court of Appeal tosses case alleging Tim Hortons wage suppression conspiracy

B.C. Court of Appeal tosses case alleging Tim Hortons wage suppression conspiracy

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid to revive a class-action lawsuit against Tim Hortons parent company TDL Group Corp. over an alleged wage suppression conspiracy with its franchisees. The B.C.
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