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Competition Bureau urges retailers and landlords to drop property controls

Competition Bureau urges retailers and landlords to drop property controls

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau is urging retailers and landlords to drop or change competitor property controls that are not justified even if they do not raise issues under the Competition Act.
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Auto sales up 7.9% in May, market remains resilient in face of tariffs: DesRosiers

Auto sales up 7.9% in May, market remains resilient in face of tariffs: DesRosiers

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says the auto market remained resilient last month as sales were up 7.9 per cent year-over-year despite trade disruptions in the auto industry.
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Canadian telecom sector gathers for annual summit as report touts industry investment

Canadian telecom sector gathers for annual summit as report touts industry investment

TORONTO — Leaders in Canada's telecommunications sector are urging policymakers to make it more attractive for companies to invest in improved infrastructure, as a new report says sustained spending by carriers is key to boosting economic growth.
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Rob Shaw: PHSA CEO still advising health minister despite full-time, $350K appointment

Rob Shaw: PHSA CEO still advising health minister despite full-time, $350K appointment

BC NDP says PHSA job needs Penny Ballem's full attention. So why is she still advising the minister?
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Better permitting, urgency needed to expand B.C. LNG

Better permitting, urgency needed to expand B.C. LNG

B.C.’s window to capitalize on global demand is shrinking, according to Petronas
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Bryan Yu: B.C. retail sales see slight rebound as provincial inflation eases

Bryan Yu: B.C. retail sales see slight rebound as provincial inflation eases

Rising auto and clothing sales lift retail spending, but inflation pressures persist beyond falling gas prices
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B.C. drivers continue to shun Washington state visits

B.C. drivers continue to shun Washington state visits

B.C. vehicles' southbound crossings at four border points near Vancouver fell 47 per cent year-over-year in May
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Carney says he'll 'take note' of opposition motion to table a spring economic update

Carney says he'll 'take note' of opposition motion to table a spring economic update

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will "take note" of the successful opposition motion to add language calling for a spring economic update to the throne speech, but did not say when or how that will happen.
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U.K. architects eye B.C. work as employment barriers loosen

U.K. architects eye B.C. work as employment barriers loosen

British High Commissioner to Canada says initiative ‘can only help’ with housing challenges
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Vancouver's FISPAN raises US$30M in Series B funding round

Vancouver's FISPAN raises US$30M in Series B funding round

Fintech will use the funding to further develop technology
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