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Retail sales down 0.2% in November in 'Black Friday bust'

Retail sales down 0.2% in November in 'Black Friday bust'

Canada's holiday sales period got underway in November with a 0.2 per cent decline in retail sales led by falling purchases at food and beverage retailers.
Birth tourism showing post-pandemic rebound in B.C.

Birth tourism showing post-pandemic rebound in B.C.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, nearly 900 foreign mothers paid to give birth in B.C.; however, that figure dropped substantially, to 152, in 2021. Now, with travel restrictions lifted, birth tourism appears back on the rise, says immigration researcher.
BC Hydro preparing for long-term surge in demand for electricity

BC Hydro preparing for long-term surge in demand for electricity

Hydro boss Chris O'Riley offers his take on how the energy provider will spend $36 billion on infrastructure over the next decade
Record cold could devastate already hurting Okanagan wine industry

Record cold could devastate already hurting Okanagan wine industry

Ben-Min Chang, a scientist at the Summerland Research and Development Centre, said the vines at his location have all lost their buds, which means there won't be any grapes for this season.
Allow CSIS to share intelligence on security threats, business council asks Ottawa

Allow CSIS to share intelligence on security threats, business council asks Ottawa

OTTAWA — A group representing key Canadian businesses wants legislative changes that would allow Canada's spy agency to share threat intelligence with companies to help them take timely protective measures.
CEBA fallout sets stage for ‘sizeable impact’ on B.C. real estate

CEBA fallout sets stage for ‘sizeable impact’ on B.C. real estate

Overall vacancy rates may not change, but industry experts caution there is potential for a bit of a shake-up.
Deadline to get partial CEBA forgiveness arrives as business groups warn of closures

Deadline to get partial CEBA forgiveness arrives as business groups warn of closures

The deadline for Canadian businesses to qualify for partial forgiveness of pandemic-era loans has arrived, as business groups warn struggling firms need more time to repay their debt.
Canucks just one piece in vast Aquilini family business empire

Canucks just one piece in vast Aquilini family business empire

Family’s diversified holdings include wide range of hospitality, agriculture and real estate activities.
City of Vancouver employees’ absentee rates average more than 18 days per year

City of Vancouver employees’ absentee rates average more than 18 days per year

Mayor's budget task force report: "Reduced absenteeism across the board would result in savings of approximately $4.5 million per year."
Storm brings snow day for some in B.C., a brutal blast of winter reality for others

Storm brings snow day for some in B.C., a brutal blast of winter reality for others

VANCOUVER — The winter storm that blanketed southern British Columbia with snow Wednesday meant a day off work or school for some, but it had much harsher implications for those without a home.