Economy, Law & Politics

It has been a lengthy wait, but the release of provincial gross domestic product (GDP) estimates confirmed our expectation that B.C. indeed led the country in economic growth in 2015. Provincial GDP expanded 3% last year, compared to 0.

Over the past decade there has been much speculation over when a wave of baby boomers would sell their businesses. Study after study predicted a mass transition that never came.

On the issue of finding a city to live in, let’s quote a song from Talking Heads: “Good points, some bad points.” On the specifics of Greater Vancouver, let’s quote The Beatles: “Number 9. Number 9. Number 9.

Retails sales across the country were down in March after seeing modest growth in the first two months of 2016. The largest drop in sales, which retracted 1% in March were from auto dealerships (-3%) while clothing and shoe sales rose 1.5%.

More than a few of us might be enjoying a glass of wine or a pint of beer at a restaurant or bar this summer. But how does Vancouver stack up when it comes to liquor regulations? Ian Tostenson, CEO of the B.C.

The downward trend has market watchers keeping an eye on upcoming retail numbers

Tyler Orton and Romila Barryman, hosts of Business In Vancouver on Roundhouse Radio, dive into untapped trade potential between B.C. and Mexico on the latest episode.

Vancouver does well on clean air and low crime, but housing unafforability and high income inequality are negatives for the city

“Looking ahead I am fearful of a hollowing out of corporate Vancouver”

Close to half (47%) are willing to live in a smaller house, 41% are willing to delay the purchase of a home and 54% are willing to spend less recreationally