Economy

• B.C. sourcing new aluminum markets as Trump signs off on tariffs

  The minister coordinating B.C.'s tariff response says producer Rio Tinto has a "good level of confidence" fresh markets will be found in a "fairly quick way" for its aluminum.

  Economy

  Feb 10
  
• ‘Financially paralyzed’: Half of Canadians living bill-to-bill, poll finds

  Nearly half added they could no longer afford to maintain their standard of living, while nearly a third said their finances were in a constant state of chaos.

  Economy

  Jan 23
  
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• Vancouver city council votes to look into residential water metering

  Vancouver currently only meters water usage in apartment buildings, and requires meters to be installed on all new builds and in renovations.

  Environment

  Jan 22
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• Popular East Vancouver restaurant to shutter after 120% rent hike

  Charles Tsang opened Liberté Café on Vaness Avenue near Boundary Road in Vancouver's Joyce-Collingwood neighbourhood in 2020. 

  Economy

  Jan 14
• More closures expected after three Okanagan craft breweries shut their doors

  At least three local craft breweries have shut their doors for good-all in a one month span.

  Canada

  Jan 13
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
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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, 2024
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• 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, 2024