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Xplore to offer faster rural satellite internet following Jupiter 3 launch

Xplore to offer faster rural satellite internet following Jupiter 3 launch

Canadian rural internet provider Xplore Inc. plans to offer faster satellite internet to those in remote locations this fall following the launch of the Jupiter 3 satellite into space.
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Richmond rents rise almost 15 per cent in a year

Richmond rents rise almost 15 per cent in a year

The average rent in Richmond was $2,711 per month in May, a 14.6 per cent increase from last year
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Cambie Corridor land sells at more than $38M an acre

Cambie Corridor land sells at more than $38M an acre

Two-lot residential land assembly of less than half-an-acre trades at $18.25 million
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Updated: Union’s rejection of proposed four-year dockworkers deal raises business groups’ ire

Updated: Union’s rejection of proposed four-year dockworkers deal raises business groups’ ire

Canadian Federation of Independent Business calls for back-to-work legislation if union issues another 72-hour strike notice
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New tentative deal is reached in B.C. port workers dispute

New tentative deal is reached in B.C. port workers dispute

The two sides involved in a labour dispute affecting about 7,400 port workers in British Columbia say they've reached a new tentative deal.
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VC funding for B.C. companies plummets to $445M in Q2

VC funding for B.C. companies plummets to $445M in Q2

West Coast firms attracted $445M in the first half of 2023, compared to $2.3B in the first half of last year
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Vancouver underwear maker SAXX settles patent dispute

Vancouver underwear maker SAXX settles patent dispute

Company alleged to have infringed SAXX's patents is to donate $2,500 to Testicular Cancer Foundation
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Opinion: Canadians’ feelings on Russia have plummeted to same levels as North Korea

Opinion: Canadians’ feelings on Russia have plummeted to same levels as North Korea

Canadians' feelings towards G7 remain stable but perceptions of Russia have dropped dramatically since 2019, according to new polling.
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Economy grew in May despite wildfire effects, looks to have slowed in June: StatCan

Economy grew in May despite wildfire effects, looks to have slowed in June: StatCan

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew by 0.3 per cent in May despite downward pressure from wildfire-hit oil and gas production but it looks to have slowed in June, Statistics Canada said Friday.
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Cruise-ship slowdowns good for environment, but not great for Victoria businesses

Cruise-ship slowdowns good for environment, but not great for Victoria businesses

A new regulation requiring ships to slow down to reduce their carbon emissions means cruise-ship passengers are spending less time in Victoria.
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