British Columbia

The Alberta Energy Regulator says crude oil production in the province rose by 8.8 per cent in November to a new historic high of 4.2 million barrels per day.

Kelowna city council voted 4-3, with two councillors having to sit out because they own and operate short-term rental properties

Demand came from the construction, public service and financial sectors

Ravi Kahlon also says province unveiling BC Builds project in ‘very near future.’

The nation plans to build the 100,000-square-foot facility to build battery energy storage systems at its 52-acre business park on reserve land adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway

Kelowna is at the leading edge of a province-wide trend

Planning staff are bringing forth recommendations similar to those introduced in the fall which would eliminate short-term rentals across the city, except for a select few properties.

Fraser Institute survey finds investors deterred by regulations, land claims

Both markets are adjusting to large amounts of new supply being added over the last year

The province is expected to see slower consumer spending and business investment, and a higher unemployment rate