Vancouver Economy

• Vancouver launches new task force aimed at improving business conditions

  The task force will include representatives from business sectors, including tech, finance, tourism and real estate, First Nations, as well as former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell.

  Economy

  Apr 7, 2025
  
• Downtown Vancouver sees ‘exceptional growth’ in dining, entertainment since 2021: report

  According to a report by the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association, local restaurants saw a 187 per cent spending growth in 2022 compared with the year prior.

  Economy

  Nov 9, 2022
  
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• Vancouver getting a ‘night mayor’ to boost hospitality sector

  The new Office of Night Time Economy will serve as a single point of contact for Vancouver's tourism, hospitality and arts and culture sectors as they seek to grown and innovate.

  Entertainment

  Jun 23, 2022
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• Coast to coast, the coronavirus pandemic is hammering municipal budgets

  Get set for a second wave of fiscal destruction to slam yet another level of government as Canadian municipalities get pounded by the pandemic, Mike Smyth says.

  Commentary

  Apr 16, 2020
• Vancouver mayor says 25% of city may be unable to pay property taxes due to COVID-19

  Kennedy Stewart said Sunday that if those deferrals come to pass, the city could lose up to $500 million from its operating budget, which would be "absolutely devastating."

  Apr 12, 2020
• Vancouver mayor asks B.C. for $200 million to offset COVID-19 economic hit

  Despite cost-cutting measures such as temporarily laying off 1,500 employees, Stewart said there is still a "serious gap" in funding at City Hall.

  Economy

  Apr 8, 2020