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‘A return to normalcy’ as VC investments take a breather in B.C.

‘A return to normalcy’ as VC investments take a breather in B.C.

Despite drop in venture capital dollars, private equity made gains during the first three quarters of 2023
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B.C. launching four-year study on how e-scooters fit into transport system

B.C. launching four-year study on how e-scooters fit into transport system

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has launched another study to decide how e-scooters fit into the provincial transportation network.
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B.C. development delivers 135 housing units for women by women

B.C. development delivers 135 housing units for women by women

The project features an all-female development team and will offer housing for senior women, women-led families and workforce women.
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High borrowing costs make deficits harder to defend

High borrowing costs make deficits harder to defend

One in every 10 dollars spent by federal government now goes to servicing debt
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Tim Hortons goes electric on new delivery trucks deployed in B.C.

Tim Hortons goes electric on new delivery trucks deployed in B.C.

Tim Hortons rolling out electric Volvo semis in both B.C. and Ontario
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Walmart Canada investing $1 billion in modernization, 'store of the future'

Walmart Canada investing $1 billion in modernization, 'store of the future'

Walmart Canada says it will invest nearly $1 billion this fiscal year on a slew of projects meant to modernize the retail giant's Canadian footprint. The spending will include more than $300 million for store remodels and renovations.
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Details of passenger pileup on SkyTrain station escalator revealed

Details of passenger pileup on SkyTrain station escalator revealed

The escalator was put back in service on Oct. 27 after malfunctioning a month earlier.
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B.C. adds 9K jobs in November, reversing losses from previous month

B.C. adds 9K jobs in November, reversing losses from previous month

Unemployment rate falls slightly to 5.3%
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B.C. introducing pilot program to help recruit, retain workers for restaurant industry

B.C. introducing pilot program to help recruit, retain workers for restaurant industry

Initiative zeroes in on small and medium-sized businesses
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‘Haven't seen this since the `80s.’: Canadian real estate lenders look to 2024

‘Haven't seen this since the `80s.’: Canadian real estate lenders look to 2024

Vancouver remains one of the top markets when it comes to real estate lender appetite in Canada, according to CBRE Canada survey
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