BC Business

• B.C. industry leaders sound alarm about wide scope of public health accountability act

  Greg Wilson, the director of government relations for B.C. for the Retail Council of Canada, told Global News that they support the government's goal of protecting residents.

  Canada

  Apr 4
  
• Business council forecasts slower growth of 0.7% in B.C. ahead of budget

  The Business Council of B.C. says "lacklustre" growth globally, high interest rates and weak private-sector job and investment numbers all add up to "a drag on prosperity" in 2024.

  Economy

  Feb 15
  
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• Metro Vancouver’s oldest knitting shop closes, eyes mobile future

  The Knit and Stitch Shoppe has occupied 2460 Marine Drive for more than 20 years, but has been a staple of the North Shore since the 1970s when it operated in Lynn Valley.

  Economy

  Jan 2
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• ‘The lowest point’: B.C. restaurants indebted, bleeding cash, industry advocate says

  As 2023 nears its end, Ian Tostenson said the sector has reached "the lowest point" he's ever seen, weighed down by debt, and higher costs of food, rent, labour, and more.

  Economy

  Dec 18, 2023
• B.C. businesses eating $6.5B in government-imposed costs over three years: report

  The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade says significant government-imposed costs, amounting to nearly $6.5 billion, will be shouldered by B.C. businesses between 2022 and 2024.

  Economy

  May 24, 2023
• ‘It doesn’t pay the bills’: One of B.C.’s last video rental stores is closing

  Victoria’s PIC-A-FLIC Video said it will be closing in September as the owner said it is no longer a viable business for him to run.

  Canada

  May 24, 2023
• B.C. mass timber company files for bankruptcy

  Earlier this year, Walmart cancelled an exclusive contract with Structurlam over production issues, resulting in 144 employees being laid off in Arkansas.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2023
• Lululemon settles lawsuit against Peloton over alleged patent infringement

  A notice of voluntary dismissal filed in a California court today says the companies have negotiated a "mutually agreeable settlement" of the trademark dispute.

  Consumer

  Sep 30, 2022
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• Businesses indirectly hit in lockdowns slipping through cracks of COVID supports

  Businesses that aren't locked down but are nonetheless hurt by COVID-19 restrictions in Canada are struggling to get financial support in some provinces.

  Economy

  Jan 19, 2022
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• Animal Food Bank receives boost to support B.C. flood victims

  'I never thought that I would say that it would be crazier than the fires but it was 100 times worse.'

  News

  Nov 27, 2021