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High interest rates threaten rollout of green economy: Wood Mackenzie report

High interest rates threaten rollout of green economy: Wood Mackenzie report

CALGARY — Renewable energy companies in Canada are feeling the pinch of higher interest rates, which a new report says could make the net-zero transition more costly and difficult.
Virtual-only meetings erode shareholder democracy, institutional investor group warns

Virtual-only meetings erode shareholder democracy, institutional investor group warns

A group of institutional investors is voicing concerns about the rise of virtual-only shareholder meetings that they say risk eroding shareholder democracy. In an open letter released Thursday, the coalition of 38 investors led by the B.C.
I failed at work. How can I recover from this?

I failed at work. How can I recover from this?

Also, the benefits of sound baths for leaders, the tricky work of being ‘responsible’ in business and the how a positive mindset can boost your career
Why AI experts in Vancouver are urging startups to leverage existing tools

Why AI experts in Vancouver are urging startups to leverage existing tools

Thousands of people from the tech industry gathered at INNOVATEwest in Vancouver this week
Arts festivals get tens of millions in federal budget, Hot Docs left out

Arts festivals get tens of millions in federal budget, Hot Docs left out

Canada's beleaguered festival sector is getting an infusion of cash from this year's federal budget, which recipients say provides necessary support as their pandemic recovery efforts drag on.
Canucks fans aren’t allowed to buy tickets to playoff games in Nashville

Canucks fans aren’t allowed to buy tickets to playoff games in Nashville

Ticket sales to the Canucks' playoff games in Nashville have been restricted to residents of the Predators' television viewing area.
A 10-day celebration of Vancouver breweries launches this week

A 10-day celebration of Vancouver breweries launches this week

"It'll be a celebration of beer in our own little way for sure."
Prince George Airport ranks near bottom of list of Canadian airports

Prince George Airport ranks near bottom of list of Canadian airports

Lack of nearby hotel accommodations drops XYS score to 22nd out of 25 city terminals surveyed
Why Canada’s low productivity is problematic for B.C.'s businesses, workers and economy

Why Canada’s low productivity is problematic for B.C.'s businesses, workers and economy

Low productivity can mean stagnant income, fewer jobs, slow economic growth and poorer quality of living
As open-net farming ban looms, B.C. salmon farmers ask federal government to release transition plans

As open-net farming ban looms, B.C. salmon farmers ask federal government to release transition plans

Environmental groups are critical of Ottawa’s delay in plans to phase out open-net farms, while fish farm operators say mixed messages have created uncertain environment for their businesses.