Business

BC Liquor Stores toast a century

Exclusive offers on wine and spirits begin Saturday, will continue until July

Jun 11, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

‘Unacceptable environmental effects:’ New federal policy restricts thermal coal

Policy puts another roadblock in front of Coalspur Mines and its Alberta Vista mine expansion

Jun 11, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Canada to tax tech giants as planned despite framework G7 tax deal, says Freeland

The Group of Seven wealthy democracies agreed to support a global minimum corporate tax of at least 15% to deter multinational companies from avoiding taxes by stashing profits in low-rate countries

Jun 9, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold

Today’s announcement points to a recovery some time in the second half of 2022

Jun 9, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Majority of economists expect Bank of Canada to stay put on interest rates: survey

The Bank of Canada has held its current rate since March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic was first declared

Jun 8, 2021 3:36 PM Read more >

Consumer debt driven by new mortgages, but credit card debt at six-year low

Potential exists that first-time homebuyers are starting to get priced out of the market

Jun 8, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

Despite economic reopening, students still worry about lack of summer work

Concerns raised about the ability of young people to earn enough to help cover tuition in the fall

Jun 8, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

To the beach! Spain opens borders to tourists, cruise ships

Spanish government hopes to welcome 14.5 million to 15.5 million visitors between July and September

Jun 7, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

Air Canada says senior executives to voluntarily return 2020 bonuses

Public disappointment cited for return of some of the packages handed executives

Jun 7, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

New survey finds rising confidence among Canadian businesses

But concerns remain, including fears of higher costs

Jun 7, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >