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Lululemon shares sink on disappointing outlook, slowdown in U.S. business

Lululemon shares sink on disappointing outlook, slowdown in U.S. business

Shares in Lululemon Athletica Inc. were down about 15 per cent in afternoon trading Fridayas investors reacted to lower revenue projections and a U.S. slowdown. The Vancouver-based athletic apparel retailer's fourth quarter, which ended Jan.
Time for Ottawa to protect Canadians from 'forever chemicals,' toxics experts say

Time for Ottawa to protect Canadians from 'forever chemicals,' toxics experts say

OTTAWA — Nearly a year after Health Canada issued a draft recommendation to designate an entire class of chemicals as toxic, environmental experts say it's time to actually do something about it.
Principles, people, philanthropy part of Louie family’s 120 years of success

Principles, people, philanthropy part of Louie family’s 120 years of success

Brandt Louie, chair and CEO of H.Y. Louie and London Drugs, reflects on the core values that helped shape one of the largest and longest-standing businesses in B.C.
Federal government posts $25.7-billion deficit between April and January

Federal government posts $25.7-billion deficit between April and January

OTTAWA — The federal government recorded a budgetary deficit of $25.7 billion as of the end of January for the current fiscal year.
B.C.'s Haida Nation to have title over all of Haida Gwaii

B.C.'s Haida Nation to have title over all of Haida Gwaii

Aboriginal law experts question how private lands can coexist with communal aboriginal title
Rob Shaw: How B.C.'s first Seniors Advocate transformed elderly care

Rob Shaw: How B.C.'s first Seniors Advocate transformed elderly care

Isobel Mackenzie leaves behind a legacy of advocacy that led to meaningful policy changes in seniors care
BC Hydro’s new public EV charging rates make filling up fairer

BC Hydro’s new public EV charging rates make filling up fairer

Starting in June, the provincial utility is switching to energy-based pricing, instead of billing customers time-based rates.
Statistics Canada reports retail sales down in January as new car sales fell

Statistics Canada reports retail sales down in January as new car sales fell

A retreat in new car purchases helped push the country's retail sales down 0.3 per cent to $67 billion in January, Statistics Canada said Friday.
New film commissioner brings ‘vast experience’ to the role

New film commissioner brings ‘vast experience’ to the role

Peter Hayman has 25 years of experience in the film, television and music industries, which will serve him well as he navigates a rapidly-changing world of media and entertainment.
Federal cannabis review calls for look at tax structure among 54 recommendations

Federal cannabis review calls for look at tax structure among 54 recommendations

A group convened by the federal government to study the legislation that made cannabis legal is recommending the country review one of the industry's biggest gripes: excise taxes charged to pot producers.