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Canadian businesses with American-sounding names lean into their roots

Canadian businesses with American-sounding names lean into their roots

From Boston Pizza to California Closets Vancouver, businesses in B.C. aim to make clear that they support the local economy
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B.C. man going to trial on three securities fraud allegations

B.C. man going to trial on three securities fraud allegations

West Vancouver's Frederick Johnathon Nielsen (a.k.a. Fred Gilliland) set for trial in Vancouver Provincial Court this October
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Vancouver homeownership still out of reach as affordability improves across Canada, says RBC

Vancouver homeownership still out of reach as affordability improves across Canada, says RBC

Pandemic-era spike in prices now giving way to buyers’ market, according to bank economist
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Vancouver economy to see slow growth as population dips, says think tank

Vancouver economy to see slow growth as population dips, says think tank

Conference Board of Canada warns housing costs, reduced migration will drag on jobs and GDP over next two years
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B.C. wine industry squeezed by inflation, trade barriers, tariffs

B.C. wine industry squeezed by inflation, trade barriers, tariffs

Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs has increased winemakers’ costs, at a time when data shows consumers are buying less wine
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B.C. post-secondary institutions facing millions in losses over student permit caps

B.C. post-secondary institutions facing millions in losses over student permit caps

U.S. policies could push students north, but restrictions are limiting growth potential.
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Suburban strength offsetting downtown vacancy in Vancouver office market, says CBRE

Suburban strength offsetting downtown vacancy in Vancouver office market, says CBRE

Suburbs like Burnaby currently outperforming downtown, according to new report
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Automakers 'cautiously optimistic' on EV mandate changes after meeting with Carney

Automakers 'cautiously optimistic' on EV mandate changes after meeting with Carney

OTTAWA — The head of an organization representing automakers said he's "cautiously optimistic" after meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to urge him to repeal the electric vehicle sales mandate.
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Canada begins to diversify its trade, but U.S. tariffs still a 'heavy weight'

Canada begins to diversify its trade, but U.S. tariffs still a 'heavy weight'

Excluding the bump from metal and non-metallic mineral products, total exports fell 1.2 per cent in May as exports to the United States dropped 0.9 per cent.
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Defence spending to add 'staggering' sum to deficit by 2035, think tank warns

Defence spending to add 'staggering' sum to deficit by 2035, think tank warns

The C.D. Howe Institute predicts Ottawa's recently announced spending plans — which include a much bigger defence budget — will drive its deficits markedly higher in the coming years.
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