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Demand is outpacing growth in Metro Vancouver's rental market

Demand is outpacing growth in Metro Vancouver's rental market

Metro Vancouver's rental demand could quadruple, says a new report from RBC.
Super-wealthy real estate buyers are back on the prowl

Super-wealthy real estate buyers are back on the prowl

Despite the foreign buyer ban that went into effect in January, Vancouver’s super high-end buyers appear to be out of hibernation
Broadcaster Jody Vance sues her online harasser

Broadcaster Jody Vance sues her online harasser

The CHEK TV host says a recent criminal harassment sentence was disappointing.
Top business stories of the week (March 20-24)

Top business stories of the week (March 20-24)

From food inflation woes to tech sector blows, it was a busy week for B.C.'s business community
A preview of what Canadians can likely expect from the 2023 federal budget

A preview of what Canadians can likely expect from the 2023 federal budget

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will deliver the 2023 federal budget on March 28 at 4 p.m. ET. Green technology, health care and affordability are expected to be key themes.
Not a single large, public Canadian firm has closed the gender pay gap, study finds

Not a single large, public Canadian firm has closed the gender pay gap, study finds

Study found only one has achieved at least 40-per-cent female representation at every level, and just 19 per cent publish gender pay data
Statistics Canada says retail sales up 1.4 per cent in January

Statistics Canada says retail sales up 1.4 per cent in January

Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.4 per cent to $66.4 billion in January, helped by gains at motor vehicle and parts dealers as well as gas stations.
Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

BC Liquor Distribution Branch says it’s not possible to confirm what level of price increase consumers may or may not see.
CRTC takes aim at roaming rates after Industry Minister criticizes carriers

CRTC takes aim at roaming rates after Industry Minister criticizes carriers

The move comes after Bell and Telus said they would increase their daily prices in early March
U.S. SEC can freeze B.C. assets ahead of major stock fraud hearing, judge rules

U.S. SEC can freeze B.C. assets ahead of major stock fraud hearing, judge rules

B.C. judge allows injunction claim by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against assets belonging to defendants in a $1 billion stock fraud case
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