Entertainment, Media & Sports

Post-Taylor Swift concert market cools and sports teams hustle for fans amid economic jitters

VICTORIA — There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the global stage hosting seven FIFA World Cup soccer games, and leaders are promoting the economic benefits of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on the international showcase.

A new deal with law firm BLG highlights the deep divide in corporate dollars between professional sports and the arts

A tax credit boost helps lure new projects, but global disruptions and policy gaps cloud long-term outlook

The hosting of seven games in Vancouver is expected to bring vast business opportunities, say industry leaders, but capacity and planning challenges remain

Sustainable practices among productions companies have been widely adopted across B.C., but economic uncertainties might be causing distractions in the industry.

OTTAWA — The CRTC launched a hearing about drafting a new definition for Canadian content Wednesday, but three big American streaming companies dropped off the schedule at the last minute.

Amid a 100 per cent tariff treat on films made outside of the U.S., Surrey stakeholders are asking the B.C. government to amend tax credit boundaries for additional relief.

Trump threatens 100% on foreign-made films, sparking concern for B.C.’s screen sector

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U.S.