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Vancouver tech leaders warn B.C. is losing the war for talent

Vancouver tech leaders warn B.C. is losing the war for talent

Executives at Web Summit say high costs and government red tape are driving workers away
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Provinces 'hold the key' to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues

Provinces 'hold the key' to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues

OTTAWA — While the federal government and cities across Canada are making strides on expanding the housing supply, the provinces still need to get serious about building quality homes, a new report released Thursday argues.
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Bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan breaks tie

Bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan breaks tie

VICTORIA — A controversial bill in British Columbia responding to American tariffs has passed with Speaker Raj Chouhan casting the deciding vote Wednesday evening.
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B.C. companies using AI to enable human workforces

B.C. companies using AI to enable human workforces

Tech implementation is on the rise, but the future impact on jobs still remains unclear
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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