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BIV's Biggest Newsmakers of 2023

BIV's Biggest Newsmakers of 2023

From CEOs to politicians, the biggest newsmakers kept the business community captivated throughout the year
Data points: B.C. exports, building permits take sharp downward turn

Data points: B.C. exports, building permits take sharp downward turn

High interest rates taking its toll on parts of the West Coast economy
Rob Shaw: Topsy-turvy political landscape defined B.C. throughout much of 2023

Rob Shaw: Topsy-turvy political landscape defined B.C. throughout much of 2023

Housing, opposition party drama and tension with municipalities shaped a busy year in B.C. politics
Feds fund UBC study that could save Metro Vancouver salmon

Feds fund UBC study that could save Metro Vancouver salmon

6PPD-quinone is the second most toxic chemical to salmon. Researchers are studying ways to keep it out of our creeks.
Decaying Vancouver monument a metaphor for the broken dream of peace on Earth

Decaying Vancouver monument a metaphor for the broken dream of peace on Earth

Vancouver's Peace Flame Monument sits in limbo
More Canadians to feel pinch of high rates in 2024, making way for lower inflation

More Canadians to feel pinch of high rates in 2024, making way for lower inflation

OTTAWA — As another inflation-fighting year wraps up, the Bank of Canada's quest to restore price stability is expected to begin drawing to a close in 2024.
B.C. fines RBC $2.2M for mortgage documentation failures

B.C. fines RBC $2.2M for mortgage documentation failures

Royal Bank of Canada faces third largest fine in B.C. for mortgage documention failures and signs undertaking to have its mortgage discharge process monitored for one year
Vancouver junior miner questions perks of former CEO

Vancouver junior miner questions perks of former CEO

Spanish Mountain says it will seek repayment of severance
B.C. parcel-delivery company UniUni raises US$20M

B.C. parcel-delivery company UniUni raises US$20M

Fast-growing venture touts 'hundredfold' revenue growth in past few years
Newsmakers 2023: B.C. business stories that shaped the year

Newsmakers 2023: B.C. business stories that shaped the year

Some of the top stories that defined the B.C. economy in 2023