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Bryan Yu: B.C. job vacancies hit seven-year low as tariffs slow retail spending

Bryan Yu: B.C. job vacancies hit seven-year low as tariffs slow retail spending

B.C. retail and labour markets show signs of fatigue after months of growth
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VIU proposes program cuts in an effort to balance budget

VIU proposes program cuts in an effort to balance budget

The proposed changes would see six programs suspended and 13 cancelled entirely.
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Vancouver's Kits Eyecare grows sales by a third to record $46.6M

Vancouver's Kits Eyecare grows sales by a third to record $46.6M

Growth drivers were sales for glasses with progressive lenses, and contact lenses, which both have hefty profit margins
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Carney says he pushed back against Trump in private on '51st state' notion

Carney says he pushed back against Trump in private on '51st state' notion

WASHINGTON — Canada will never become a U.S. state, Prime Minister Carney declared to President Donald Trump in public and private during White House meetings both leaders described as productive and cordial.
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UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

The Village of Valemount says it is grappling with economic crisis after welcoming thousands fleeing evacuees from the 2024 Jasper wildfires
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B.C. billionaire reportedly puts down 10% deposit in bid for HBC assets

B.C. billionaire reportedly puts down 10% deposit in bid for HBC assets

Bidder appears to be recruiting staff and studying new retail concepts
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Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader in Parliament

Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader in Parliament

The Conservative caucus has tapped former leader Andrew Scheer to lead the party in the House of Commons when Parliament resumes on May 26 — a role that's needed because Pierre Poilievre lost his seat in last week's election.
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BC Hydro names new president, the day after power 'action plan' unveiled

BC Hydro names new president, the day after power 'action plan' unveiled

BC Hydro executive vice-president of operations Charlotte Mitha will take over the top job when outgoing president Chris O'Riley retires in August.
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Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said this week that she would put the issue to a referendum if enough residents sign a petition in support, even if she doesn't want Alberta to leave Canada.
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Highlights from PM Carney's meeting with Trump in Washington

Highlights from PM Carney's meeting with Trump in Washington

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump met Tuesday in Washington for their first face-to-face discussion of U.S.-Canada relations and Trump's ongoing trade war.
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