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Top business stories of the week (Feb. 27 to March 3)

Top business stories of the week (Feb. 27 to March 3)

What we've been following in business this past week
In the Courts: Ford vehicle owners propose B.C. class-action suit over ‘spontaneous’ fires

In the Courts: Ford vehicle owners propose B.C. class-action suit over ‘spontaneous’ fires

Plaintiffs claim car giant’s solution was ‘inadequate’ and created new problems
Downtown Vancouver to lose massive Nordstrom department store very soon

Downtown Vancouver to lose massive Nordstrom department store very soon

A very sudden loss
Canfor Pulp lost $42.9M in 2022

Canfor Pulp lost $42.9M in 2022

Supply chain disruptions, fibre shortages and the closure of P.G. Pulp and Paper pulp line contributed to the loss.
Inflation helping boost cargo theft rebound in Canada, U.S.

Inflation helping boost cargo theft rebound in Canada, U.S.

Food, alcohol, building materials, electronics, metals top targets for supply chain crooks
Greater Vancouver home sales up 77% from Jan., down 47% from last year: board

Greater Vancouver home sales up 77% from Jan., down 47% from last year: board

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says February's home sales were up 76.9 per cent from January, but down 47.2 per cent from the year before.
No charges approved in massive B.C. money laundering investigation

No charges approved in massive B.C. money laundering investigation

A special prosecutor has made the decision not to approve any charges arising from the "E-Nationalize" investigation.
Enbridge CEO hopes for more carbon capture support in upcoming federal budget

Enbridge CEO hopes for more carbon capture support in upcoming federal budget

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. is hoping to see more incentives for carbon capture and storage announced in the upcoming federal budget, the CEO of the energy infrastructure giant said Wednesday.
B.C. and Ottawa reach $27B health funding agreement

B.C. and Ottawa reach $27B health funding agreement

The money for B.C. includes an immediate $273 million to address urgent needs.
Bell and Telus customers will face higher roaming rates beginning next week

Bell and Telus customers will face higher roaming rates beginning next week

TORONTO — Some Canadians will pay more to use their cellphones while travelling abroad beginning next week. Telus and Bell say they are raising roaming rates, effective March 8 and 9, respectively.