Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

News

How social media and labour strikes have shaped B.C.'s film and TV industry

How social media and labour strikes have shaped B.C.'s film and TV industry

The sector is facing challenges from social media dominance, labour strikes and content disputes affecting viewership and revenue
Wall Street rallies to its best day since 2022 on encouraging unemployment data; S&P 500 jumps 2.3%

Wall Street rallies to its best day since 2022 on encouraging unemployment data; S&P 500 jumps 2.3%

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied Thursday in Wall Street’s latest sharp swerve after a better-than-expected report on unemployment eased worries about the slowing economy . The S&P 500 jumped 2.
Vancouver Island communities prep policies, infrastructure for dry times

Vancouver Island communities prep policies, infrastructure for dry times

Recurring drought conditions poised to limit community growth
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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