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Backlash to Peloton ad could boost exercise equipment maker’s sales, experts say

Backlash to Peloton ad could boost exercise equipment maker’s sales, experts say

The controversial video received about 20,000 downvotes on Peloton’s YouTube channel
Curtain closes on Sidney’s Star Cinema location

Curtain closes on Sidney’s Star Cinema location

The iconic theatre will move to a temporary location after its last showing Sunday
Economy lost 71,200 jobs in November, unemployment rate climbs to 5.9%

Economy lost 71,200 jobs in November, unemployment rate climbs to 5.9%

Jobless rate is at its highest since August 2018, when it hit 6%
Cannabis ice cream? Province prepares for B.C. Bud edibles

Cannabis ice cream? Province prepares for B.C. Bud edibles

Mike Farnworth’s special police unit takes down dispensaries
Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold at 1.75 per cent

Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold at 1.75 per cent

The Bank of Canada said there is early evidence that the global economy is stabilizing
B.C. craft cannabis growers wind through layers of government

B.C. craft cannabis growers wind through layers of government

‘Farmgate’ sales eyed by Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth
‘B.C. bud’ cannabis still underground, John Horgan hopes to rescue it

‘B.C. bud’ cannabis still underground, John Horgan hopes to rescue it

Legal marijuana mostly from out of province, not selling well
Amazon pulls Auschwitz ‘Christmas ornaments’ after protest

Amazon pulls Auschwitz ‘Christmas ornaments’ after protest

Merchandise included Auschwitz bottle opener and Birkenau ‘massacre’ mouse pad
WorkSafeBC changes called for after B.C. sawmill explosions

WorkSafeBC changes called for after B.C. sawmill explosions

Investigation powers recommended for fatal industrial incidents like Burns Lake
Husky Energy confirms 370 job cuts as it trims spending by $500 million

Husky Energy confirms 370 job cuts as it trims spending by $500 million

Calgary-based company is cutting 2020-21 capital spending