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BoC expects quantitative tightening to end in 2025, deputy governor says

BoC expects quantitative tightening to end in 2025, deputy governor says

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada expects quantitative tightening to end sometime in 2025, deputy governor Toni Gravelle said in a speech Thursday about how the central bank plans to manage its balance sheet.
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Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 an hour on April 1

Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 an hour on April 1

OTTAWA — The federal minimum wage is rising to $17.30 per hour on April 1. The increase from $16.65 reflects the increase in the annual average consumer price index for 2023.
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Company behind CRD biosolids sued in U.S. over health issues, animal deaths

Company behind CRD biosolids sued in U.S. over health issues, animal deaths

Synagro Technologies is a majority owner in the residual treatment facility at Hartland.
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'A big deal': B.C. utility regulator rejects plan for mandatory gas hookups

'A big deal': B.C. utility regulator rejects plan for mandatory gas hookups

BC Utilities Commission rejected FortisBC renewable gas proposal on grounds it would lead to 'undue price discrimination.' The commission also rejected a Fortis plan to invest in LNG, while approving several others.
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Richmond Night Market gets three-year extension from city council

Richmond Night Market gets three-year extension from city council

Councillors voted unanimously for the night market permit after a public hearing on Monday.
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B.C. aquatech firm lands $28M for salmon farm improvements

B.C. aquatech firm lands $28M for salmon farm improvements

Campbell River company developed more environmentally friendly salmon farm
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Decision pending in B.C. nurse's J.K. Rowling billboard case

Decision pending in B.C. nurse's J.K. Rowling billboard case

In 2020, nurse Amy Hamm co-sponsored a Vancouver billboard saying 'I Love JK Rowling.'
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Vancouver appoints chief planner after six-month vacancy

Vancouver appoints chief planner after six-month vacancy

Josh White appointed general manager of planning, urban design and sustainability; position of director of planning remains open
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How well is Canada's program for Iranian temporary residents working?

How well is Canada's program for Iranian temporary residents working?

Many people fleeing Iran ended up on the North Shore, but one SFU researcher has doubts about the way the Canadian government has framed it as a humanitarian program
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What is the right way to let an employee go?

What is the right way to let an employee go?

Also, why kindness in leadership doesn’t mean weakness, how companies are supporting neurodivergent employees and knowing when to push for a better job offer
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