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Heiltsuk First Nation adopting new constitution

Heiltsuk First Nation adopting new constitution

First Nation in Bella Bella region to adopt constitution that blends modern, customary laws
Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem

Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — U.S. tariffs and Canada's retaliation to them would have a devastating effect on the economy, pulling growth down while reigniting inflation, said Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem. "A new crisis is on the horizon. If U.S.
Calls for health warnings on B.C. alcohol face pushback

Calls for health warnings on B.C. alcohol face pushback

UVIC professor says requiring producers to put health warnings on labels would be most efficient
No more boom and bust? B.C. real estate sees balance heading into 2025

No more boom and bust? B.C. real estate sees balance heading into 2025

Rapid price escalations that characterized past two decades not yet materializing
Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

The free trade agreement is a nation-to-nation agreement, so there’s no one else to appeal to if a country decides not to respect a decision.
EarthDaily adds wildfire risk assessment to portfolio of services

EarthDaily adds wildfire risk assessment to portfolio of services

B.C. earth observation company acquires SkyForest
Fast-growing Variational AI raises US$5.5M to bring technology to market

Fast-growing Variational AI raises US$5.5M to bring technology to market

Nine employee company set to double in size, invest in more dedicated compute capacity
Risk of tariff war fuels push for can manufacturing in B.C.

Risk of tariff war fuels push for can manufacturing in B.C.

Making aluminum cans in B.C. would lower prices for that packaging for brewers and other drink manufacturers
Vancouver police union president to represent Ken Sim’s party in April 5 byelection

Vancouver police union president to represent Ken Sim’s party in April 5 byelection

Ralph Kaisers joins tech leader Jaime Stein to become ABC Vancouver’s two candidates
Lower exposure to U.S. to lessen impact of tariffs for B.C.

Lower exposure to U.S. to lessen impact of tariffs for B.C.

Tariffs to shrink GDP, fuel inflation on both sides of border: Conference Board