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New president changes Canadians’ minds about U.S.: poll

New president changes Canadians’ minds about U.S.: poll

A year ago, the perceptions of Canadians on the United States hit a remarkably low level . Only 32% of respondents to a countrywide survey by Research Co.
No market correction in sight for under-supplied housing sector

No market correction in sight for under-supplied housing sector

The strength of the housing market has been front-page news for much of the last year. At a national level, May benchmark home prices reported by the Canadian Real Estate Association are up over 24% year over year, a record high.
Editorial: Mixed marks on Vancouver's business report card

Editorial: Mixed marks on Vancouver's business report card

When it comes to being an international urban cultivator of entrepreneurial success, the city of Vancouver is holding its own in some categories, treading water in others and falling short in several critical arenas.
Accelerating retrofits to reach our carbon reduction targets

Accelerating retrofits to reach our carbon reduction targets

When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, Canada has made its climate ambitions clear. According to the federal government, we’re now on our way to net-zero emissions by 2050, and a 40-45% reduction in emissions from 2005 levels by 2030.
Winners and losers in post-pandemic professional sports business

Winners and losers in post-pandemic professional sports business

Canadian sports leagues have taken a more cautious approach to live sporting events than their counterparts in other countries.
How to finish first in Liberals’ multi-ballot leadership race: be second

How to finish first in Liberals’ multi-ballot leadership race: be second

In the puzzling world of the preferential ballot for the BC Liberal Party leadership, there are candidates striving to be … No. 2. The safest money is on former cabinet minister-cum-real estate executive Kevin Falcon as the front-runner.
Cartoon: Pandemic inflation

Cartoon: Pandemic inflation

How has COVID-19 affected your pocketbook?
COVID year has put a dent in some Canadians’ pride in their country

COVID year has put a dent in some Canadians’ pride in their country

Since 2008, I have had the opportunity to gauge the views of Canadians as Canada Day nears. In the latest iteration of this exercise, Research Co.
Automated speed enforcement in B.C. gets green light from public in poll

Automated speed enforcement in B.C. gets green light from public in poll

Last month, the City of Richmond revealed the installation of 110 new cameras in an effort to investigate car crashes.
Discrimination faced by LGBT+ business owners hurts everyone

Discrimination faced by LGBT+ business owners hurts everyone

Let’s try a visualization exercise. Picture, if you can, owning a business. Scenario one: Picture there are two other owners. Think about what it would be like if one of the three of you purposely hides an important element of their identities.