31 h. ago MOJO MISSING: Private sector activity in B.C. broadly weak, says new economic report

Vancouver, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) has released a new economic report, Searching for the Private Sector’s Lost Mojo, providing a snapshot of current conditions and an outlook for the B.C. and Canadian economies. The findings suggest a sobering outlook as the economies’ home-grown challenges are now […]

Transport

34 h. ago No society in history has improved its standard of living without low

Douglas Todd: The energy debate in Canada has flipped upside down. People are still concerned about climate change, but polls suggest people are ready for the realistic "energy literacy" advanced by Don Wright.

Other

36 h. ago Controversial Vancouver tower project pivots from market rentals to medical lodging

The sale of the project and its conversion to a hotel come at a time when more purpose-built rental projects are being completed while demand for them is dropping

Other

4 d. ago How a new fund is helping Vancouver Chinatown shops increase their customer base

The Dollar Meat Store owner Joey Wong has been pushing the 50-year-old business into new areas with the help of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation's impact fund

Economics

8 d. ago 'A devastating impact': Celebration of Light cancellation leaves Vancouver businesses reeling

Hospitality and tourism leaders are expressing dismay over the cancellation of B.C.’s largest public event, which generated an average $214 million in economic activity annually

Economics

9 d. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney's new forestry sector aid helps, shy of new softwood lumber deal

The plan includes $500 million in new funding for a forestry loan program run, among a suite of new protections for the softwood lumber, steel and aluminum industries

Politics

9 d. ago Honda Celebration of Light cancelled indefinitely due to funding issues

The festival has faced challenges due to rising production costs, the elimination of federal funding, a reduction in provincial support and declining private sector investment.

Culture

9 d. ago 'The numbers don't add up:' Vancouver's Celebration of Light cancelled due to funding shortfall

The beloved summer tradition has been scrapped because of a lack of funds

Culture

9 d. ago Canadian steel industry's plea to B.C.: U.S. trade war changes everything

Canada's steel industry has lost some 3 million tonnes per year of its U.S. export market, so industry executives are making the case it has more than enough capacity to replace up to 80 per cent of the country's steel imports

Economics

9 d. ago Opinion: The Celebration of Light is being cancelled but today isn't about loss but gratitude

Michael McKnight: As we look back, what stays with us is gratitude for the community that kept the fireworks festival alive through changing times and rising costs by continuing to show up.

Culture

1 week ago Ethiopian volcano subsides, leaving a trail of disruption and canceled flights

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia’s long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano subsided Tuesday after an eruption over the weekend that left a trail of destruction in nearby villages and caused flight cancellations after ash plumes disrupted high-altitude flight paths. Villages in the district of Afdera in the Afar region were covered in […]

Culture

1 week ago No Means No – it’s time for Vancouver City Council to listen to their residents

VANCOUVER — CUPE 15 and CUPE 1004, the two unions who represent more than 6,500 inside, outside and parks workers in the City of Vancouver, are urging council to reconsider their approach to the 2026 budget. “We’ve seen a record number of residents speak out against this budget. It’s time for Mayor and Council to […]

Other

1 week ago Flight delays and cancellations at Calgary airport leave travellers scrambling

CALGARY — Dozens of flights were delayed or cancelled at Alberta’s largest airport due to snowy weather, leaving travellers scrambling to adjust their plans. Calgary International Airport says flights were paused so crews could clear snow from runways to keep operations safe. The airport says flight operations resumed at 9 a.m. local time, but delays […]

Other

2 w. ago How two Canadians made their Los Cabos resort stand out with jungle

Vancouver business partners say 'no waterfront, no problem' with unique Mexico retreat

Other

2 w. ago Project will 'put Richmond on the map': Redevelopment of Lansdowne mall site passes initial hurdle

The scale of the project rivals or exceeds that of other major mall redevelopment projects in Metro Vancouver

Sport

2 w. ago ‘Really hard’: PWHL players reckon with the business realities of expansion

For Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull, it was upsetting, sad and stressful. Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark said it was “a lot to process” after the Walter Cup final loss. For players across the PWHL, the expansion process was a wake-up call to the business side of the league. With the Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle […]

Economics

2 w. ago 'Category killer': How Toys "R" Us disrupted the children's retail industry but now is barely hanging on

Toys "R" Us was a dominant player among big-box stores on the Canadian retail landscape. But it has suffered in recent years due to competition from discount stores and e-commerce

Events

2 w. ago 'Category killer': How Toys "R" Us disrupted the children's retail industry but now its empire is shrinking

Toys "R" Us was a dominant player among big-box stores on the Canadian retail landscape. But it has suffered in recent years due to competition from discount stores and e-commerce

Events

2 w. ago 'Category killer': Toys "R" Us disrupted the children's retail industry, but now its empire is shrinking

Toys "R" Us was a dominant player among big-box stores on the Canadian retail landscape. But it has suffered in recent years due to competition from discount stores and e-commerce

Events

3 w. ago Vancouver Italian restaurant closing after 16 years in business

After 16 years in business, the Poor Italian Ristorante will close following dinner service on Dec. 21

Economics