Economy

• B.C.’s projected deficit grows again to $9.4 billion in latest fiscal update

  The forecasted deficit for 2024-2025 has grown by $429 million from the $8.9 billion estimated in the last fiscal update in September, mainly due to lower revenues.

  Economy

  Dec 17
  
• New poll shows Saskatchewan residents are financially struggling

  A new report from the Angus Reid Institute shows that Saskatchewan residents are struggling financially or feel they’re in uncomfortable positions. Experts say it’s due to the high cost of living and stagnant wages. Katherine Ludwig breaks down the report and talks with experts about the reasons behind the struggle.

  Canada

  Dec 16
  
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• Border security will get $1.3-billion boost but few details so far

  The figures are part of the government's fall economic statement which was tabled in the House of Commons this afternoon in Ottawa.

  Canada

  Dec 16
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• Vancouver city council approves budget with 3.9% tax hike

  Staff had initially proposed an increase of 5.5 per cent, but Mayor Ken Sim said additional savings and revenue sources allowed the final figure to come in at the lower figure.

  Politics

  Dec 10
• B.C. businesses look to Taylor Swift’s ‘Electric Touch’ to boost bottom line

  Vancouver businesses are hoping to cash in on the millions of dollars in economic activity Taylor Swift is forecast to bring to the city.

  Entertainment

  Dec 6
• Investor hits pause on billion-dollar Maple Ridge battery plant expansion

  The Taiwanese company behind a planned massive investment in a Maple Ridge battery plant has hit pause on the project.

  Economy

  Dec 4
• The ‘vibecession’ could end next year, BMO forecasts

  In a brief note from a BMO economist, the bank suggests signs of a rebounding economy could lead to the so-called 'vibecession' ending in 2025.

  Canada

  Dec 2
• B.C. business confidence plummeting amid ‘perfect storm,’ industry group warns

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses is warning small businesses' long-term confidence in the economy is 12 per cent below its historic average.

  Economy

  Nov 28
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• Trump’s tariff threat a ‘wakeup call,’ B.C. business group warns

  On Monday, Trump vowed to slap a 25 per cent tariff on all products coming from Canada and Mexico on his first day back in office. 

  Economy

  Nov 25
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• Trump vows 25 per cent tariff on all products from Canada, Mexico

  The president-elect posted on Truth Social Monday that the duties will be among his actions on his first day back in the White House in January.

  Canada

  Nov 25