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Kirk LaPointe: The constancy of casual theft is a concern that can’t be ignored

Kirk LaPointe: The constancy of casual theft is a concern that can’t be ignored

Shoplifting seems to be in vogue as some sort of new vandalism, says Kirk LaPointe
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Two B.C. foodtech firms nab $145K for personalized nutrition initiatives

Two B.C. foodtech firms nab $145K for personalized nutrition initiatives

Fresh Prep and Cronometer are developing AI-powered food advisory tools for their users
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Province made wise move by restricting short-term rentals, says prof

Province made wise move by restricting short-term rentals, says prof

Mark Holland says the move was needed to stop the proliferation of short-term rental units amid an affordable-housing shortage
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B.C.'s Damon Motors to merge, list on Nasdaq

B.C.'s Damon Motors to merge, list on Nasdaq

Electric motorcycle maker to execute reverse merger with spinoff of American high tech company
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B.C. to remove barriers for internationally trained professionals: premier

B.C. to remove barriers for internationally trained professionals: premier

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government introduced legislation Monday that's expected to add skilled workers into the labour force more quickly by reducing barriers for internationally trained workers from more than two dozen professions.
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Fiji Airways to expand non-stop service to Vancouver this winter

Fiji Airways to expand non-stop service to Vancouver this winter

Airline has started using bigger planes; will temporarily increase frequency to three times per week
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More Canadians struggling with monthly mortgage payment: Angus Reid survey

More Canadians struggling with monthly mortgage payment: Angus Reid survey

TORONTO — A new survey suggests the number of Canadians struggling with their monthly mortgage payment is on the rise, along with worries of potentially higher payments when it comes time to renew with their lender.
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B.C. was biggest provincial drag on Canadian retail sales in August

B.C. was biggest provincial drag on Canadian retail sales in August

Forest fires blazing around the province in August may have dampened spending, says expert
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Cracks appearing in B.C.’s industrial real estate fortress

Cracks appearing in B.C.’s industrial real estate fortress

Asset sales fell 42 per cent quarter-to-quarter as high costs scuttled deals, vacancy rates edged up and construction hit a record high in Canada’s strongest industrial market
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Rob Shaw: A year to the election and the NDP sits pretty

Rob Shaw: A year to the election and the NDP sits pretty

If an election were held today, the BC United party would be nearly wiped out
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