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One-third of B.C. workers earn below 'living wage,' report shows

One-third of B.C. workers earn below 'living wage,' report shows

The minimum wage is set to hit $17.40 per hour in B.C. but hundreds of thousands of B.C. workers continue to find themselves under financial stress with relatively low unlivable wages.
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Why are grocery bills so high? A new study looks at the science behind food price reporting

Why are grocery bills so high? A new study looks at the science behind food price reporting

Without a clear picture of the actual drivers affecting food prices, we lack the necessary information for developing policies that protect the rights and well-being of Canadians.
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B.C. government to pay for COVID-19 drug Paxlovid after feds drop coverage

B.C. government to pay for COVID-19 drug Paxlovid after feds drop coverage

VICTORIA — British Columbia will cover the cost of an antiviral drug aimed at treating mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 as the federal government ends its coverage. A statement from B.C.
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Kamloops industrial park project breaks ground after years of preparation

Kamloops industrial park project breaks ground after years of preparation

Project to create much-needed space for expanding businesses
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Interfor veteran CEO takes helm at B.C.'s Mosaic Forest Management

Interfor veteran CEO takes helm at B.C.'s Mosaic Forest Management

Former Interfor CEO tapped to head Mosaic Forest Management
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High prices kept land deals in check in 2023, Colliers reports

High prices kept land deals in check in 2023, Colliers reports

Buyers waiting on sustained interest rate cuts before jumping back in
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New Rolls Royce, BMW dealership with office space proposed for prominent Kitsilano intersection

New Rolls Royce, BMW dealership with office space proposed for prominent Kitsilano intersection

Along with the dealership, there will be office space, light industrial room, and more than 300 parking stalls.
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BMO restores online banking services after technical problem overnight

BMO restores online banking services after technical problem overnight

TORONTO — BMO says it has restored its online banking services for customers after a technical problem overnight. The bank says it experienced a service disruption due to a false fire alarm at one of its data centres.
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AltaGas and Royal Vopak give final OK to build B.C. export facility

AltaGas and Royal Vopak give final OK to build B.C. export facility

CALGARY — AltaGas Ltd. and joint venture partner Royal Vopak have approved a final investment decision for a large-scale liquefied petroleum gas and bulk liquids terminal project near Prince Rupert, B.C.
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KPMG teams with Microsoft to teach free AI, cybersecurity skills

KPMG teams with Microsoft to teach free AI, cybersecurity skills

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade this fall is set to launch its own training program for executives who are members
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