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Opinion: Property riches will not save B.C. from fiscal mismanagement

Opinion: Property riches will not save B.C. from fiscal mismanagement

Statistics show British Columbians are richer than other Canadians, but that wealth is built on real estate, not a thriving economy
Bryan Yu: Tariffs, weak hiring weigh on B.C.’s economy as retail spending cools

Bryan Yu: Tariffs, weak hiring weigh on B.C.’s economy as retail spending cools

May brought a pullback in consumer demand, slower job growth and falling wages, with tariffs adding pressure to businesses already reluctant to hire
Opinion: Infrastructure investment key to B.C.'s prosperity

Opinion: Infrastructure investment key to B.C.'s prosperity

To fund critical services and grow our economy, we must unlock British Columbia’s export potential with smarter infrastructure spending
Rob Shaw: Ottawa opens wallet for forestry, while B.C. pushes for fair share and faster fixes

Rob Shaw: Ottawa opens wallet for forestry, while B.C. pushes for fair share and faster fixes

The province wants funding now, permitting reform next and no more favouritism for Ontario and Quebec
Opinion: What's really behind B.C.’s small business slump?

Opinion: What's really behind B.C.’s small business slump?

High taxes, new tip rules, street disorder undermining local entrepreneurs already struggling
Bryan Yu: B.C. inflation eases but rising tariffs, housing risks keep pressure on

Bryan Yu: B.C. inflation eases but rising tariffs, housing risks keep pressure on

Price relief is coming from shelter and gas, but food and consumer goods show warning signs as housing rebounds unevenly
Bryan Yu: B.C. labour market tightens, but full-time jobs take a hit

Bryan Yu: B.C. labour market tightens, but full-time jobs take a hit

Part-time work and services lead growth while manufacturing, utilities and construction shed workers
Opinion: Expect B.C.’s unprecedented deficit to reach new heights this year

Opinion: Expect B.C.’s unprecedented deficit to reach new heights this year

With record deficits, rising debt and slowing growth, the province's economic outlook is getting worse under Eby
Kirk LaPointe: Trump’s tariff tactics rely more on psychology than economics

Kirk LaPointe: Trump’s tariff tactics rely more on psychology than economics

From zero-sum thinking to loss aversion, the U.S. president’s trade moves follow a psychological playbook
Bryan Yu: Lower Mainland home sales show signs of life at start of summer

Bryan Yu: Lower Mainland home sales show signs of life at start of summer

June saw a modest uptick in home sales across the region as easing rates and improved affordability drew in buyers