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Study reveals how B.C.'s tech industry stacks up against the rest of Canada

Annual report on state of technology estimates 1.4M Canadians are tech workers

Nov 29, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Labour shortages cost small businesses $38 billion in lost sales last year: CFIB

TORONTO — Small businesses lost more than $38 billion in revenue opportunities last year because of labour shortages, according to estimates from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Nov 29, 2023 11:21 AM Read more >

How to be taken seriously as a leader when direct reports have more experience

The early days of a new managerial role can be daunting, but the manager’s role does not have to precisely mirror the diversity of each team member’s skills.

Nov 29, 2023 9:22 AM Read more >

Cutting-edge antibody therapy firm, AbCellera, to lay off 10 per cent of workforce

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver-based company that helped develop the first antibody therapy treatment for COVID-19 has announced layoffs amounting to 10 per cent of its workforce. AbCellera Biologics Inc.

Nov 29, 2023 6:47 AM Read more >

Three in four Canadians say higher immigration is worsening housing crisis: poll

Nearly two-thirds of respondents said the volume of newcomers is also adding pressure to the country's education systems.

Nov 29, 2023 2:20 AM Read more >

What is COP28? This year's climate conference, explained

This year’s climate conference in Dubai will include the first formal assessment of the countries’ progress towards the 2015 Paris Agreement targets.

Nov 28, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

B.C. growth forecast drops to one per cent for 2023, but deficit projection improves

VICTORIA — Global financial pressures and Canada's inflation rate challenges are major contributing factors in a forecast of slower growth for British Columbia's economy. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy said Tuesday that B.C.

Nov 28, 2023 4:43 PM Read more >

Kelowna-West MLA urges government support for struggling wine industry

Recent report indicates a $133M decrease in revenue

Nov 28, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

B.C. holiday parties being scaled back this year due to impact of inflation, interest rates

'A lot of people are being very conservative and reflective of how they’re spending money.'

Nov 28, 2023 8:40 AM Read more >

Why widespread EV adoption in B.C. will take time

Province's timeline for phasing out selling new gas-powered car could make available vehicles scarce, and hike prices

Nov 28, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >