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Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales higher in July

Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales higher in July

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, rose 0.4 per cent to $82.7 billion in July.
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UBCM wants parties' election policies to help fund downloaded costs

UBCM wants parties' election policies to help fund downloaded costs

The Union of BC Municipalities says local property taxpayers are being asked to pick up the bills for services that are the provincial government's responsibility.
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B.C. to scrap consumer carbon tax if federal government drops legal requirement: Eby

B.C. to scrap consumer carbon tax if federal government drops legal requirement: Eby

British Columbia's provincial carbon tax has been in place since 2008, when it became the first jurisdiction in North America to put a price on carbon emissions, but Premier David Eby said the carbon tax issue has since been "politicized."
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Foreign crypto exchanges defy B.C. regulators

Foreign crypto exchanges defy B.C. regulators

Enforcement efforts hindered as foreign platforms defy sanctions, exposing gaps in provincial regulation
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B.C. signs national pharmacare deal with Ottawa, promises to expand drug coverage

B.C. signs national pharmacare deal with Ottawa, promises to expand drug coverage

B.C.'s portion of the $1.5-billion national plan is estimated to be $195 million.
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Flying with Air Canada next week? What you need to know about rebookings and refunds

Flying with Air Canada next week? What you need to know about rebookings and refunds

You're packing your bags but still don't know if Air Canada will be taking you to your planned destination.
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Brink makes pitch to buy Canfor assets in Fort St. John, Vanderhoof, Houston and Bear Lake

Brink makes pitch to buy Canfor assets in Fort St. John, Vanderhoof, Houston and Bear Lake

If it pans out, it could eventually lead to 600 or more direct jobs in the region, he says
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Vancouver developer seeks to raise $82M for Metrotown project via IPO

Vancouver developer seeks to raise $82M for Metrotown project via IPO

Capital sought for Metrotown project that is 77% pre-sold
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Inflation's down and the European Central Bank has cut rates, again. Next up: The Fed

Inflation's down and the European Central Bank has cut rates, again. Next up: The Fed

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With inflation subsiding, the European Central Bank cut interest rates again on Thursday to prop up tepid growth with lower borrowing costs for companies and home buyers. The U.S.
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Household debt-to-income ratio down in Q2, debt service ratio up: Statistics Canada

Household debt-to-income ratio down in Q2, debt service ratio up: Statistics Canada

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the amount Canadians owe relative to their income ticked lower in the second quarter. The agency says household credit market debt as a proportion of household disposable income fell to 175.
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