Economy

• ‘If the Canucks are scoring, the drinks are pouring’: Businesses, fans buzzing for playoffs

  The Vancouver Canucks still have one more regular-season game to play, but fans and businesses in the city are already gearing up for their Stanley Cup playoff run.

  Sports

  Apr 18
  
• Canada wants to build millions of homes. But does B.C. have the workforce to do it?

  Tuesday's budget aims to build 3.87 million new homes by 2031, backed by $8.5 billion in spending on housing initiatives, but does B.C. have enough construction workers?

  Economy

  Apr 17
  
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• S&P/TSX edges lower, U.S. stock markets mixed ahead of busy week

  The S&P/TSX composite index was down 4.08 points at 22,260.30.

  Economy

  Apr 8
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• Coalition releases ‘textbook’ on fish farm science as Ottawa mulls extending licences

  The 500-page guide was produced by the BC Salmon Farmers' Association, the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship and the B.C. Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences.

  Economy

  Apr 5
• Canadian, U.S. markets rally after differing labour market reports

  Canadian and American markets moved higher on Friday, with the TSX posting a new all-time closing high, even as jobs reports in both countries painted different economic pictures.

  Economy

  Apr 5
• Saskatchewan economic growth expected due to mining investment: Deloitte Canada

  Deloitte Canada is expecting Saskatchewan to experience economic growth largely due to industry investment in mining.

  Canada

  Apr 1
• Can an EV save you money? It depends on where you live and how much you drive

  Buying an electric vehicle can be cheaper than a gas car, according to a new UBC study, but it depends on how much you drive it and where you live in Canada.

  Economy

  Mar 12
• ‘150 doesn’t cut it’: New Surrey truck parking a drop in the bucket, industry says

  "We have a need for probably about 2,000 spots in Surrey alone, and if you look at (Greater Vancouver) 5,000-plus," said Canadian Trucking Association of B.C. president Amit Kumar.

  Politics

  Mar 12
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• Arrival of ‘Disney Wonder’ marks early start to B.C.’s 2024 cruise season

  The industry is expecting 2024 to be a record-breaking season, delivering more than 1.27 million passengers through the Vancouver terminal.

  Economy

  Mar 11
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• Surrey-Langley SkyTrain line: Early work to start as build team named

  The consortium picked to build the line's elevated guideway includes Dragados Canada, Ledcor Investments, Ledcor Mining and SYSTRA International Bridge Technologies.

  Economy

  Mar 7