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Top business stories of the week (Feb. 13-17)

Top business stories of the week (Feb. 13-17)

Find more business stories from across B.C. and Western Canada here on the Glacier Business Wire Transportation: The Good, the Bad and the Pricey Rising inflation, down-bound market demand reducing West Coast port congestion Air Canada ranked No.
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Murray reaffirms shut-down of Discovery Islands fish farms

Murray reaffirms shut-down of Discovery Islands fish farms

Fisheries minister forced to revisit decision, but decision now stands
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High gas prices may have curbed downward inflation trend in January: economists

High gas prices may have curbed downward inflation trend in January: economists

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate has been slowing since the summer, but economists are predicting that higher fuel prices in January may have hindered that trend.
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Telecoms extend deadline to close Rogers-Shaw deal to March 31

Telecoms extend deadline to close Rogers-Shaw deal to March 31

The companies involved in Rogers Communications Inc.'s $26-billion deal to buy telecommunications rival Shaw Communications Inc. have extended their deadline to complete the transaction. Rogers, Shaw, the Shaw Family Living Trust and Quebecor Inc.
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Opinion: NDP planning massive $1B mental health and addictions investment

Opinion: NDP planning massive $1B mental health and addictions investment

B.C.’s New Democrat government is preparing to announce a major investment in mental health and addictions treatment, including stealing a few ideas from a rival plan by the Opposition BC Liberals.
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B.C.’s younger communities under increasing pressure from rate hikes, data reveals

B.C.’s younger communities under increasing pressure from rate hikes, data reveals

B.C.’s younger communities under increasing pressure from rate hikes, data reveals
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Destination Vancouver urges Chinatown, Gastown revitalization

Destination Vancouver urges Chinatown, Gastown revitalization

CEO hails new city council as "needed" new leadership to make change happen
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As B.C. restaurants rebound, tipping tapers among patrons

As B.C. restaurants rebound, tipping tapers among patrons

B.C. restaurants are on the mend from pandemic restrictions, data from Statistics Canada shows. However, when it comes to tipping, a new poll suggests Canadians have less of an appetite.
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Macklem says economy still overheated and jobs market is too tight

Macklem says economy still overheated and jobs market is too tight

OTTAWA — As the Bank of Canada monitors the economy's response to higher interest rates, governor Tiff Macklem says it is still overheated and the labour market is too tight.
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Marketing strategy of hiring influencers could be hit or miss for B.C. companies

Marketing strategy of hiring influencers could be hit or miss for B.C. companies

Planning and strategy can shape effectiveness of influencer campaigns; online tools can track them
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