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Statistics Canada reports country posted $1B merchandise trade deficit for April

Statistics Canada reports country posted $1B merchandise trade deficit for April

OTTAWA — Canada posted a merchandise trade deficit of $1.0 billion in April, as exports of natural gas and crude oil climbed higher, Statistics Canada said Thursday. The agency said the result comes after a revised deficit of $2.
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Commercial real estate trends shifting toward purpose-built rentals: Re/Max report

Commercial real estate trends shifting toward purpose-built rentals: Re/Max report

TORONTO — An analysis of 12 of the largest Canadian commercial real estate markets shows developers have shifted their focus toward purpose-built rental construction, some at the expense of new residential condominiums and commercial buildings.
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Europe Central Bank jumps ahead of the Fed in lowering rates. But future cuts may be limited

Europe Central Bank jumps ahead of the Fed in lowering rates. But future cuts may be limited

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point, moving ahead of the U.S.
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Opinion: Canadian CEOs embrace sustainability, but can they have it all?

Opinion: Canadian CEOs embrace sustainability, but can they have it all?

Focus on ESG creates a tightrope walk between environmental goals and profit margins
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Deal limits number of cruise passengers in Alaska capital starting in 2026

Deal limits number of cruise passengers in Alaska capital starting in 2026

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Vancouver airport saw 31% increase in passengers in 2023

Vancouver airport saw 31% increase in passengers in 2023

CEO Tamara Vrooman says Uber, Lyft shows increase in service to and from YVR.
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How do I talk to my employer about my menopause symptoms?

How do I talk to my employer about my menopause symptoms?

Also, how to make your voice heard in meetings, why new grads should say no to work-from-home and the benefits of hiring an assistant.
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Canadian teleworkers save over an hour a day, finds StatCan study

Canadian teleworkers save over an hour a day, finds StatCan study

Share of Canadians working from home remains triple that of pre-pandemic levels, a Statistics Canada study has found.
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Wildfire plan wants 50% of Canadians to act in response to climate change by 2025

Wildfire plan wants 50% of Canadians to act in response to climate change by 2025

CRANBROOK, B.C. — Canadian federal, provincial and territorial forest ministers have signed on to a national strategy that they say aims to raise awareness of wildfire risks across the country. B.C.
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Court orders ICBC to pay $15,000 each to data breach customers

Court orders ICBC to pay $15,000 each to data breach customers

An ICBC employee sold driver information, resulting in a series of shootings and arsons.
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