India’s high cost of credit dampens economy
The high cost of credit is being cited by Indian investors and business people for their lowest near-term level of confidence in their economy for over four years.
View ArticleSurrey vies for major women’s world softball championships
Prestigious global event would pump an estimated $20.2 million into the local economy
View ArticleDredging needs of Fraser River
Paul Harris discusses the economic importance of dredging the Fraser River
View ArticleB.C. investors go online
Paul Harris reports on the increasing presence of B.C. at-home investors on online stock markets
View ArticleSupermarket giant to occupy new Arbutus Ridge development
A Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) grocery store will occupy the entire retail premises at the upcoming Arbutus Ridge development, the developer – Cressey Development Group – announced September 25.
View ArticleB.C. food and wine industry looking to tap into Indian market
A trade delegation from British Columbia’s food and wine sector is currently attending a tradeshow in Mumbai, India, to promote the province’s agrifood industry, the Ministry of International Trade...
View ArticleKinder Morgan releases preliminary designs for expanded Westridge Terminal...
Energy giant Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMP) has released conceptual designs for two Burnaby facilities set for expansion if the company’s plan to twin its Trans Mountain pipeline is approved.
View ArticleSupporting human rights is critical to engagement with Asia: APF Canada Task...
Canada needs to ensure support for human rights protection in Asia while taking advantage of the economic opportunities there, according to a September 25 Asia Pacific Foundation (APF) of Canada report.
View ArticleB.C.’s population up, but growth lower than Canadian average: StatsCan
The population of British Columbia increased by 0.8% between July 1, 2012, and July 1, 2013 – 0.4 percentage points lower than the national average of 1.2% – according to Statistics Canada data...
View ArticleEight B.C. neighbourhoods in Canada's top 100 for most promising growth
Eight of the top 100 neighbourhoods set to lead growth in Canada are in British Columbia, according to a September 26 RE/MAX Network and Verico Financial Group report.
View ArticleGrowing list of hidden financial services fees could be sinking your business...
It's common knowledge that you get what you pay for, and it just makes sense that consumers should always know exactly what they’re buying and how much it will cost them.
View ArticleFormer colleague sued for alleged exclusion
A businessman is suing Privatis Technology Corp. and Steven J. McAuley, a former colleague, for allegedly excluding him from an online service he says he founded to protect private sellers on...
View ArticleSouth Fraser Perimeter Road diversion hurting some Surrey small businesses
Surrey retailers take hit from construction of major goods and traffic artery
View ArticleTop 100 most profitable companies report: Key B.C. industries point to...
Organic growth for many and cost control for some keeping earnings solid for majority of the province's most profitable companies
View ArticlePine beetle leads to future timber harvesting reduction in 100 Mile House region
Despite the recent market upturn for forestry, the consequences of the mountain pine beetle epidemic continue to be felt in British Columbia’s Interior region.
View ArticleB.C. produced more than half of Canada’s softwood in 2012: StatsCan
More than half of Canada’s total softwood production in 2012 was in British Columbia, according to Statistics Canada data released November 12.
View ArticleThree Vancouver companies win HSBC International Business Awards
Three Vancouver-headquartered companies have won HSBC International Business Awards for their achievements in international trade.
View ArticleEntrepreneurs' 50-plus-hour work weeks
Fiona Anderson discusses a new survey finding small business owners working long hours
View ArticleB.C. firm tops tech Fast 50 list
Fiona Anderson on Deloitte's 2013 list of fastest-growing technology firms in Canada
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