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B.C. to remove barriers for internationally trained professionals: premier

B.C. to remove barriers for internationally trained professionals: premier

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government introduced legislation Monday that's expected to add skilled workers into the labour force more quickly by reducing barriers for internationally trained workers from more than two dozen professions.
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Fiji Airways to expand non-stop service to Vancouver this winter

Fiji Airways to expand non-stop service to Vancouver this winter

Airline has started using bigger planes; will temporarily increase frequency to three times per week
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More Canadians struggling with monthly mortgage payment: Angus Reid survey

More Canadians struggling with monthly mortgage payment: Angus Reid survey

TORONTO — A new survey suggests the number of Canadians struggling with their monthly mortgage payment is on the rise, along with worries of potentially higher payments when it comes time to renew with their lender.
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B.C. was biggest provincial drag on Canadian retail sales in August

B.C. was biggest provincial drag on Canadian retail sales in August

Forest fires blazing around the province in August may have dampened spending, says expert
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Cracks appearing in B.C.’s industrial real estate fortress

Cracks appearing in B.C.’s industrial real estate fortress

Asset sales fell 42 per cent quarter-to-quarter as high costs scuttled deals, vacancy rates edged up and construction hit a record high in Canada’s strongest industrial market
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Rob Shaw: A year to the election and the NDP sits pretty

Rob Shaw: A year to the election and the NDP sits pretty

If an election were held today, the BC United party would be nearly wiped out
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Richmond restaurants extend hours to boost revenue in tough economy

Richmond restaurants extend hours to boost revenue in tough economy

More restaurants now offer late-night dining options to attract younger customers
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BoC expected to hold key interest rate steady at 5% amid 'sluggish' economy

BoC expected to hold key interest rate steady at 5% amid 'sluggish' economy

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as the Canadian economy bends to higher interest rates and inflation resumes its downward trend.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.
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EVs are getting easier to find — but with price tags out of reach for many Canadians

EVs are getting easier to find — but with price tags out of reach for many Canadians

Canada's electric vehicle market keeps getting bigger, but that's not necessarily good news for consumers — or the environment.
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