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YVR travel volume to peak on Fridays in August

YVR travel volume to peak on Fridays in August

B.C. Day long weekend is expected to bring nearly 360,000 travellers through YVR.
B.C.'s new jobs minister says innovation still front and centre despite rebrand

B.C.'s new jobs minister says innovation still front and centre despite rebrand

Innovation stays, but 'growth' is the new buzzword as B.C. shuffles cabinet and updates economic plan
Eby calls softwood lumber dispute "canary in the coal mine" of U.S. protectionism

Eby calls softwood lumber dispute "canary in the coal mine" of U.S. protectionism

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the federal government cannot forget about the fate of British Columbia's softwood lumber industry as the deadline for a trade deal between the United States and Canada is hours away. Aug.
S&P/TSX composite falls nearly 170 points, U.S. markets were mixed

S&P/TSX composite falls nearly 170 points, U.S. markets were mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index saw broad declines Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed as both the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve held borrowing costs steady. The S&P/TSX composite index finished 169.
Surrey moving to 'as-of-right' zoning

Surrey moving to 'as-of-right' zoning

The move is aimed at positioning the city to respond proactively to affordable housing needs, reduce regulatory barriers, as well as meet the HAF commitments
US stocks slip as hopes for a September cut to interest rates weaken

US stocks slip as hopes for a September cut to interest rates weaken

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes slipped as doubts rise about whether the Federal Reserve will deliver economy-juicing cuts to interest rates by September. The S&P 500 fell 0.1% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged Wednesday but said future cuts may be warranted as U.S. tariffs continue to cloud the outlook. The central bank’s policy rate remains at 2.75 per cent after a third consecutive hold.
Alberta’s pipeline ambitions hit resistance on B.C.’s northern coast

Alberta’s pipeline ambitions hit resistance on B.C.’s northern coast

Port, Enbridge make no commitments on new pipeline to B.C.’s coast
Rob Shaw: From free IUDs to funded IVF, BC NDP delivering on reproductive health

Rob Shaw: From free IUDs to funded IVF, BC NDP delivering on reproductive health

Two major programs are driving demand and positioning B.C. as a national leader
Squamish council approves two-year permit for Woodfibre LNG floatels

Squamish council approves two-year permit for Woodfibre LNG floatels

After rejecting a similar proposal just last year, the District of Squamish has now approved a revised plan allowing Woodfibre LNG to operate two floating workcamps under a new two-year TUP.