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Former BoC governor Stephen Poloz warns on low business investment, lost productivity

Former BoC governor Stephen Poloz warns on low business investment, lost productivity

TORONTO — Stephen Poloz is concerned about investment levels in Canada’s private sector, which he says has been dampened by higher government spending and volatility in U.S. trade relations.
One-third of B.C. workers earn below 'living wage,' report shows

One-third of B.C. workers earn below 'living wage,' report shows

The minimum wage is set to hit $17.40 per hour in B.C. but hundreds of thousands of B.C. workers continue to find themselves under financial stress with relatively low unlivable wages.
Why are grocery bills so high? A new study looks at the science behind food price reporting

Why are grocery bills so high? A new study looks at the science behind food price reporting

Without a clear picture of the actual drivers affecting food prices, we lack the necessary information for developing policies that protect the rights and well-being of 91Ô­´´s.
BMO restores online banking services after technical problem overnight

BMO restores online banking services after technical problem overnight

TORONTO — BMO says it has restored its online banking services for customers after a technical problem overnight. The bank says it experienced a service disruption due to a false fire alarm at one of its data centres.
91Ô­´´s' interest in buying EVs fades as barriers, concerns remain: J.D. Power

91Ô­´´s' interest in buying EVs fades as barriers, concerns remain: J.D. Power

TORONTO — A new study finds fewer 91Ô­´´s say they're interested in buying an electric vehicle as concerns remain about limited driving ranges, high prices and a lack of charging stations. The J.D.
Kelowna aerospace firm lands $11.2B contract to revamp RCAF program

Kelowna aerospace firm lands $11.2B contract to revamp RCAF program

KF Aerospace and CAE to revolutionize aircrew training for the Royal 91Ô­´´ Air Force with the investment
Holland defends new ministerial powers to pull products off the shelves

Holland defends new ministerial powers to pull products off the shelves

OTTAWA — The federal health minister needs new powers to unilaterally take dangerous products off the shelves if they're hurting people and not being used as intended, Mark Holland said Wednesday.
Converting from natural gas too pricey for B.C. restaurants, says report

Converting from natural gas too pricey for B.C. restaurants, says report

Report estimates conversion costs at $800,000 per restaurant.
Residential mortgage debt hits $2.16 trillion amid slowest growth in 23 years: CMHC

Residential mortgage debt hits $2.16 trillion amid slowest growth in 23 years: CMHC

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the country’s total residential mortgage debt totalled $2.16 trillion as of February this year, up 3.4 per cent year-over-year and representing the slowest growth in 23 years.
WorkSafeBC, police investigating workplace death in Belcarra

WorkSafeBC, police investigating workplace death in Belcarra

Police say the incident took place at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 near Belcarra Bay Road and Salish Road.