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Ballard pivots from China to U.S. as hydrogen bubble pops

Ballard pivots from China to U.S. as hydrogen bubble pops

B.C. fuel cell maker reconsiders China strategy as U.S. dangles US$94M in incentives
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Metro Vancouver developers propose shifting construction fees directly to homebuyers

Metro Vancouver developers propose shifting construction fees directly to homebuyers

Metro Vancouver developers say they should not be on the hook for development cost charges levied on new home construction projects to pay for growth-related infrastructure; however, one developer has pitched a proposal that such fees first be financed by government then paid by homebuyers, upon purchase.
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First stage of CNG fueling network for Alberta, B.C. completed

First stage of CNG fueling network for Alberta, B.C. completed

Kamloops next city to get new compressed natural gas fuelling station
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Don’t rule out 75bp cut in overnight rate, says CIBC economist

Don’t rule out 75bp cut in overnight rate, says CIBC economist

Wednesday's interest rate decision by Bank of Canada could pack a large punch
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Vancouver project takes aim at B.C.’s commercial rent crisis

Vancouver project takes aim at B.C.’s commercial rent crisis

Multi-phase initiative aims to help independent businesses grapple with affordability issues
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B.C.’s restaurant, accommodation sector lost 10,800 jobs in one year

B.C.’s restaurant, accommodation sector lost 10,800 jobs in one year

Food and labour costs make for largest year-over-year drop in restaurant jobs in Canada.
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Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Experts say a government-industry disaster insurance program is long overdue.
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Anthem Citizen IPO expected to close this month amid significant investor interest

Anthem Citizen IPO expected to close this month amid significant investor interest

Offering understood to be first of its kind for primarily residential asset in Canada
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Surge in shoplifting, employee theft shakes Vancouver retailers

Surge in shoplifting, employee theft shakes Vancouver retailers

High-profile employee theft incidents 'embarrassing' as shoplifting generally rises in B.C.
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Vancouver office market attracting foreign buyers, says report

Vancouver office market attracting foreign buyers, says report

Next 9-12 months could provide profitable window for foreign investors, says Avison Young
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