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Geopolitical tensions clouding Vancouver office market outlook, says expert

Geopolitical tensions clouding Vancouver office market outlook, says expert

Office leasing rebounds in early 2025, but rising costs and global tensions could stall momentum heading into summer
B.C.'s minimum wage to increase to $17.85 on June 1

B.C.'s minimum wage to increase to $17.85 on June 1

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Labour Ministry says the province's lowest paid workers are getting a pay bump as of Sunday. It says the minimum wage will increase from $17.40 to $17.85 an hour. The ministry says the 2.
Bell announces plans to open six AI data centres in B.C. as part of Bell AI Fabric

Bell announces plans to open six AI data centres in B.C. as part of Bell AI Fabric

Bell Canada has announced it will open six artificial intelligence data centres in B.C. as part of a plan to create the largest AI compute project in Canada.
Young people, newcomers fuel new debt growth: TransUnion report

Young people, newcomers fuel new debt growth: TransUnion report

The latest TransUnion debt report shows total debt continued to grow in the first quarter compared with the year before, driven mainly by young people and newcomers.
New wave of B.C. real estate trusts taps small investors for big towers

New wave of B.C. real estate trusts taps small investors for big towers

Successful Metrotown offering could support wider adoption, but REDT model carries risks
B.C. wildfire tech firms eyeing global expansion amid trade tensions

B.C. wildfire tech firms eyeing global expansion amid trade tensions

Economic uncertainties are leading B.C. wildfire aviation companies to explore Australian and European markets
Canada Post, union set to return to bargaining table as OT ban continues

Canada Post, union set to return to bargaining table as OT ban continues

Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 of its workers are set to head back to the bargaining table this week as an overtime ban remains in effect.
Chorus of critics grows for B.C. fast-track bill as minister fails to soothe concerns

Chorus of critics grows for B.C. fast-track bill as minister fails to soothe concerns

VICTORIA — The chorus of voices against contentious British Columbia legislation to speed up infrastructure projects continues to swell, with the province's civil liberties association calling it a betrayal of the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Son of Thind Properties founder sued over alleged breach of payment guarantee

Son of Thind Properties founder sued over alleged breach of payment guarantee

Another lawsuit for unpaid work related to the financially troubled Burnaby developer has emerged
Interim NDP leader says party will play important role despite loss of status

Interim NDP leader says party will play important role despite loss of status

OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Monday the party will still play a "profoundly important role" in this Parliament, even though it won't be granted official party status.