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Fossil-fuel demand set to surpass pre-pandemic levels

Fossil-fuel demand set to surpass pre-pandemic levels

Why, despite Omicron hitting the world and the OPEC+ announcement to increase output further next month, are oil prices still rising?
Food prices are going up - here's how to cope

Food prices are going up - here's how to cope

Even if prices are going up in 2022, you can find ways to mitigate the impact on your grocery bill, says Sylvain Charlebois.
The coming crunch

The coming crunch

The energy sector isn’t investing enough to meet growing demand, including for crude oil. That could lead to a series of energy crunches.
Plant protein revolution is shaking up agriculture

Plant protein revolution is shaking up agriculture

The global plant protein market could double by 2026.
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Loading and unloading

The Orca’s series on BC’s ports continues with a look at the history, role, and different relationships of port labour.
Better late than never, but why late at all?

Better late than never, but why late at all?

Rob Shaw: BC businesses shut down by pandemic orders spent two anxious days waiting to hear about aid.
Uncharted territory for Vancouver’s housing market

Uncharted territory for Vancouver’s housing market

Through the first eleven months of 2021, the Vancouver Region has surpassed its previous whole-year record for MLS sales. With inventory levels continuing to sag to new record lows, sellers’ market conditions are deepening.
You don't know the power of the dark side of the stores

You don't know the power of the dark side of the stores

Sylvain Charlebois: SkipTheDishes just announced it’s building 38 dark stores across the country to support its online food delivery strategy
Their ships have come in

Their ships have come in

In Part Six of The Orca's series on BC ports, Frank Peebles looks at the captains of the ship - so to speak. The CEOs of BC’s ports are some of the province’s top earners, with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority leading the way.
How Canada can build up its skilled trades workforce

How Canada can build up its skilled trades workforce

Canada does not have enough skilled trades workers. The question is, what do we do about it?