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No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ port lockout

No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ port lockout

British Columbia port employers say they may be "required to reassess" their position on a current offer to more than 700 unionized workers as a lockout shuts down most shipping on the West Coast.
BoC official warns against playing with mortgage rules to make housing affordable

BoC official warns against playing with mortgage rules to make housing affordable

The Bank of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s senior deputy governor is warning against adjusting mortgage rules to try to make the prospect of homeownership more affordable.
Falling rates fuel resurgence in Vancouver office investment, says Avison Young

Falling rates fuel resurgence in Vancouver office investment, says Avison Young

Deals in office market expected to ramp up as lower interest rates take hold
'Ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Trump declares victory

'Ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Trump declares victory

WASHINGTON — Former president Donald Trump declared victory early Wednesday morning as the path to victory for Vice-President Kamala Harris was significantly diminished by Pennsylvania's swing back to the Republican leader.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ forest sector prognosis becoming progressively grim

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ forest sector prognosis becoming progressively grim

When an annual allowable cut cannot be achieved, data suggests forestry companies cut and run south.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ business groups urge end to port lockout as labour dispute halts shipping

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ business groups urge end to port lockout as labour dispute halts shipping

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's businesses leaders are urging port employers and more than 700 unionized workers to resolve their dispute immediately as a lockdown paralyzes shipping along ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s west coast.
Business groups say ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ port stoppage will hurt companies, Canadian economy

Business groups say ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ port stoppage will hurt companies, Canadian economy

Business groups say the work stoppage at ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ ports is the latest in a run of supply chain disruptions affecting Canadian companies and the country's economy.
BoC considered lowering rate by quarter point, but felt economy warranted a jumbo cut

BoC considered lowering rate by quarter point, but felt economy warranted a jumbo cut

OTTAWA — The Bank of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ considered cutting its key interest rate by just a quarter of a percentage point last month, but opted to take a larger step in the face of a weakening economy and falling inflation.

Inflation is down, wages are up. Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy?

OTTAWA — The federal finance minister has been taking every opportunity to remind frustrated Canadians that after a bumpy pandemic recovery, the nation's economy is actually doing a lot better. Inflation is now at 1.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers

VANCOUVER — Employers have locked out more than 700 unionized workers in the latest development in a labour dispute that the union says will shut down all ports in British Columbia until further notice.