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Opinion: B.C. dealmakers pivot as M&A revival hits turbulence

Opinion: B.C. dealmakers pivot as M&A revival hits turbulence

Legal roadblocks and global uncertainty slow transactions, but creative structuring and domestic capital keep deals moving
Opinion: Canada’s economy can’t grow if the Fraser Valley is left behind

Opinion: Canada’s economy can’t grow if the Fraser Valley is left behind

The region is a national trade corridor and economic engine, but it needs federal and provincial investment to meet its full potential
Bryan Yu: B.C. businesses show signs of life but economic chill persists

Bryan Yu: B.C. businesses show signs of life but economic chill persists

Confidence levels remain well below normal as trade-reliant firms struggle with tariffs, labour shortages and rising costs
Opinion: B.C.'s economic independence runs through the Northeast

Opinion: B.C.'s economic independence runs through the Northeast

Region shows how climate ambition, Indigenous rights and energy development can coexist
Opinion: Ottawa wants to invest in housing, but is there any steak behind the sizzle?

Opinion: Ottawa wants to invest in housing, but is there any steak behind the sizzle?

Political theatrics are no substitute for smart, scalable housing policy. Governments must stop sidelining the private sector.
Opinion: B.C. will need a better energy plan to support artificial intelligence

Opinion: B.C. will need a better energy plan to support artificial intelligence

The province’s hydro system is maxed out just as energy-hungry data centres ramp up. Alberta’s natural gas playbook offers a way forward.
Kirk LaPointe: The big tax reckoning is coming for Canada

Kirk LaPointe: The big tax reckoning is coming for Canada

As costs soar and demographics shift, governments can no longer dodge the truth: we either raise more revenue—or cut deep
Mario Canseco: Third of Canadians avoiding U.S. purchases as Trump anger dips

Mario Canseco: Third of Canadians avoiding U.S. purchases as Trump anger dips

Most Canadians still see U.S. duties as a danger and prefer the Liberals over Conservatives to manage cross-border trade tensions, according to Research Co. survey
Opinion: B.C. can’t lead on critical minerals without putting gold on the map

Opinion: B.C. can’t lead on critical minerals without putting gold on the map

Gold’s absence from official lists undermines economic resilience and transition goals. It’s time to change that—starting with B.C.
Bryan Yu: B.C. retail sales see slight rebound as provincial inflation eases

Bryan Yu: B.C. retail sales see slight rebound as provincial inflation eases

Rising auto and clothing sales lift retail spending, but inflation pressures persist beyond falling gas prices