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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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Weakening job market was on BoC's mind as it cut interest rates, summary suggests

Weakening job market was on BoC's mind as it cut interest rates, summary suggests

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada wants the economy to pick up speed again and some members of its governing council are concerned that weak job market conditions could hinder that process.
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Southern Interior industrial projects boost options in tight market

Southern Interior industrial projects boost options in tight market

Planned new supply promises to rebalance, renew region's industrial options
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B.C. aerospace company gets P-8A Poseidon contract

B.C. aerospace company gets P-8A Poseidon contract

Parksville’s COTA Aviation to benefit from Boeing P-8A Poseidon contract
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Annual rental rates still rising but pace slowing: report

Annual rental rates still rising but pace slowing: report

TORONTO — A new report says rents are still rising in Canada, but the year-over-year pace of growth has slowed. The data from Rentals.ca and Urbanation says asking rents for all residential property types averaged $2,201 in July, up 5.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. agriculture minister missing in action amidst crisis

Rob Shaw: B.C. agriculture minister missing in action amidst crisis

This is not the first time Pam Alexis has found herself under fire from the agriculture community.
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Canada says travellers should exercise 'high degree of caution' in U.K. amid protests

Canada says travellers should exercise 'high degree of caution' in U.K. amid protests

The travel advice cautions that even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time and can deteriorate quickly.
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Alberta's rooftop solar boom driving shady sales tactics, advocates warn

Alberta's rooftop solar boom driving shady sales tactics, advocates warn

CALGARY — Surging demand for rooftop solar in Alberta is sparking what advocates call a rise in shady sales tactics by those seeking to cash in on the boom.
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