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80% of B.C. rivers face high to extreme drought

80% of B.C. rivers face high to extreme drought

Persistent dry and hot weather pushed Metro Vancouver to enact Level 2 watering restrictions Friday for the first time since 2015.
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Richmond stone business closing down after 24 years

Richmond stone business closing down after 24 years

Owner said competition and high costs force the long-time Richmond business to close down
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Telus announces 6,000 job cuts, reports 61% drop in Q2 net income

Telus announces 6,000 job cuts, reports 61% drop in Q2 net income

Telus Corp. announced Friday it is cutting 6,000 jobs as it seeks to adapt to a "rapidly transforming industry," saying issues such as regulation and competition have prompted the need to reduce its payroll.
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50,000 cruise ship passengers expected to create crowds, traffic in downtown Vancouver this long weekend

50,000 cruise ship passengers expected to create crowds, traffic in downtown Vancouver this long weekend

Tourists and locals can expect increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
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Signs of economic softening grow as job creation lags population growth

Signs of economic softening grow as job creation lags population growth

OTTAWA — Canada's labour market is softening as the unemployment rate rises for a third consecutive month, offering some evidence the economy is finally slowing down.
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Nutrien freezes potash output ramp up, US ammonia project on weak market

Nutrien freezes potash output ramp up, US ammonia project on weak market

Potash prices have been depressed after the resumption of shipments from top producer Belarus
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Vancouver International Airport set for busy B.C. Day weekend

Vancouver International Airport set for busy B.C. Day weekend

Airport traffic set to be only three per cent below 2019 level
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Wildfire impact on B.C. tourism varies by region, proximity and visibility of flames

Wildfire impact on B.C. tourism varies by region, proximity and visibility of flames

"It looks completely empty here, and I really can't blame people."
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Calgary industrial construction reaches fever pace

Calgary industrial construction reaches fever pace

Record volume of industrial construction meets steady demand
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Era of building single-family home neighbourhoods is over: Coquitlam mayor

Era of building single-family home neighbourhoods is over: Coquitlam mayor

Mayor Richard Stewart believes Coquitlam should be looking at building more multi-family homes.
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