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Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

OTTAWA — At a time when skeptics are questioning Canada's plan to ramp up immigration, a new report argues the country needs to welcome a lot more newcomers to counterbalance its aging demographic.
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Carson Binda: The bus to Bellingham no solution for health care crisis

Carson Binda: The bus to Bellingham no solution for health care crisis

British Columbians deserve new options for their health care
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Movie and TV stars join picket lines in fight over the future of Hollywood

Movie and TV stars join picket lines in fight over the future of Hollywood

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudeikis, Rosario Dawson and other top movie and TV actors joined picket lines alongside screenwriters Friday on the first full day of a walkout that has become Hollywood’s biggest labor fight in decades .
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Australia-Canada conference The Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum opens Monday evening in Toronto.
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B.C. cargo flow should be back to normal in days after port strike, says researcher

B.C. cargo flow should be back to normal in days after port strike, says researcher

"The majority of what needs to move will move very quickly."
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First Nations showcase low-emission LNG efforts

First Nations showcase low-emission LNG efforts

Thousands of delegates descended upon downtown Vancouver this week for the LNG2023 conference
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Governments taking LNG’s potential for granted

Governments taking LNG’s potential for granted

Some still bullish on opportunities for gas exports despite Ottawa’s indifference to its value
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As inflation inches closer to 3%, economists warn progress will stall this year

As inflation inches closer to 3%, economists warn progress will stall this year

OTTAWA — As inflation inches closer to three per cent, economists are warning the steady monthly declines in annual price growth will stall and even potentially reverse in the second half of the year.
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Kirk LaPointe: Political absence at LNG2023 augurs ill for our reputations

Kirk LaPointe: Political absence at LNG2023 augurs ill for our reputations

Federal, B.C. governments did not exactly roll out the Welcome Wagon for LNG conference delegates, writes Kirk LaPointe
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CREA downgrades sales forecast as interest rates weigh on buyers

CREA downgrades sales forecast as interest rates weigh on buyers

The Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its home sales forecast for this year and next as fewer buyers jump into the market. The association said Friday that it expects 464,239 properties to trade hands this year, a 6.
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