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Lights, camera, commission: B.C. real estate influencers rethink housing market

Lights, camera, commission: B.C. real estate influencers rethink housing market

Not all social platforms are created equal, say real estate content creators
New federal bill aims to improve labour mobility, eliminate internal trade barriers

New federal bill aims to improve labour mobility, eliminate internal trade barriers

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has introduced legislation aimed at cutting down barriers to internal trade by recognizing provincial and territorial rules at the federal level.
B.C. adds 13K jobs in May for third straight month of gains

B.C. adds 13K jobs in May for third straight month of gains

B.C.’s labour market is showing few signs of getting bogged down by global trade uncertainty.
Creditor protection is offering some Vancouver businesses a lifeline

Creditor protection is offering some Vancouver businesses a lifeline

Certain businesses have used this mechanism in tough times to preserve jobs and chart a path to survival
Ottawa silent on tariff retaliation as Carney takes part in talks with Trump

Ottawa silent on tariff retaliation as Carney takes part in talks with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney is said to be engaging in behind-the-scenes trade discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trade deficit hits record in April as 'trade has totally collapsed' amid tariffs

Trade deficit hits record in April as 'trade has totally collapsed' amid tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada posted its largest merchandise trade deficit on record in April at $7.1 billion as exports fell sharply in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Statistics Canada said Thursday the result, which followed a deficit of $2.
‘Shadow inventory’ could grow in Metro Vancouver, helping first-time buyers

‘Shadow inventory’ could grow in Metro Vancouver, helping first-time buyers

Liberals’ new GST relief could help absorb unlisted inventory amid condo glut, says Realtor
B.C. mill worker drowns after being trapped in machine that fell into ocean

B.C. mill worker drowns after being trapped in machine that fell into ocean

DUNCAN — Mounties in British Columbia say a mill worker on Vancouver Island has drowned after being trapped in a piece of heavy equipment that plunged into the ocean.
Bank of Canada hearing less ‘catastrophic’ tariff talk from businesses

Bank of Canada hearing less ‘catastrophic’ tariff talk from businesses

OTTAWA — Trade-sensitive businesses are telling the Bank of Canada that they’re broadly less worried about their “worst-case tariff scenarios” coming true compared to earlier in the year, a senior central bank official said Thursday.
As Liberals push prefab, B.C. researcher touts new construction methods

As Liberals push prefab, B.C. researcher touts new construction methods

Prefabrication could see Canadian homes built like cars and airplanes, says UBC prof