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UNBC researchers reel in $5 million to study impact of climate change on salmon

UNBC researchers reel in $5 million to study impact of climate change on salmon

The team will look at the effects of climate change and human activity
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Bank of Canada names experts to assess its internal review of pandemic policy actions

Bank of Canada names experts to assess its internal review of pandemic policy actions

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has named three experts that will assess its internal review of the central bank's policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The experts are Pablo Hernández de Cos, former governor of the Bank of Spain, Kristin J.
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End-of-summer tourism bounce not materializing in Kelowna

End-of-summer tourism bounce not materializing in Kelowna

B.C.'s short-term rental restrictions are hampering tourism activity in the region, some business owners say
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Whistler chips in $3.2M towards $45M-plus housing project in Cheakamus

Whistler chips in $3.2M towards $45M-plus housing project in Cheakamus

The project recently enjoyed an infusion of more than $12M from the province
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Can't stomach the wild volatility in the market? Consider these hedging options

Can't stomach the wild volatility in the market? Consider these hedging options

It’s always good to buy insurance before you need it, as some investors might be realizing these days.
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Years of drought in Alberta and B.C. pushing freshwater supply into uncharted territory

Years of drought in Alberta and B.C. pushing freshwater supply into uncharted territory

As Western Canada enters a third year of drought, the security of its freshwater supply is in peril and the systems in place have not adapted to the current challenges.
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Double trouble: B.C.'s economy threatened by rail and port strikes

Double trouble: B.C.'s economy threatened by rail and port strikes

Railway strike would be serious blow to economy: business groups
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Opinion: The province must prepare for how AI will disrupt B.C.'s economy

Opinion: The province must prepare for how AI will disrupt B.C.'s economy

B.C. has to plan for the disruption, job losses and reskilling needs that will come in the wake of widespread artificial intelligence adoption
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Decline of cash use raises accessibility, security concerns

Decline of cash use raises accessibility, security concerns

Vancity raises concerns ATM use drops by a third since 2018
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TSX down almost 100 points despite Shopify gaining 18%, U.S. markets also down

TSX down almost 100 points despite Shopify gaining 18%, U.S. markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell almost 100 points Wednesday, tipping into the red after a strong start to the day, while U.S. markets also reversed earlier gains to end the day down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 98.
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