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Government review of Cannabis Act drags despite 'sense of urgency' from pot industry

Government review of Cannabis Act drags despite 'sense of urgency' from pot industry

TORONTO — When Canada legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, there were still many unknown implications for health care, industry and the country at large.
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Construction sector wants to reduce use of temporary foreign workers

Construction sector wants to reduce use of temporary foreign workers

Program compliance is strong, but the sector prefers domestic workers
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Strike begins at 5 Metro Vancouver wastewater treatment plants

Strike begins at 5 Metro Vancouver wastewater treatment plants

Picket lines have been set up at the plants in Richmond, North Vancouver, Annacis Island and Langley.
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Business gloom deepens as sales moderate, Bank of Canada survey finds

Business gloom deepens as sales moderate, Bank of Canada survey finds

OTTAWA — Canadian business sentiment continued to weaken in the third quarter, according to the Bank of Canada's latest business outlook survey, as companies said they expect sales growth to slow over the coming year.
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Going down: Job action poised to put brakes on elevator service

Going down: Job action poised to put brakes on elevator service

Employers issue lockout notice, union warns of strike affecting thousands of buildings
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Richmond delivery drivers stuck in middle of e-bike road rules confusion

Richmond delivery drivers stuck in middle of e-bike road rules confusion

A spokesperson for food delivery app Fantuan said ICBC confirmed no licences or insurance were needed
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Suncor Suncor Energy CEO Rich Kruger is slated to appear before the Natural Resources parliamentary committee Monday.
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North Vancouver residents sound off on short-term rental rules

North Vancouver residents sound off on short-term rental rules

Are short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO treasured guests in North Vancouver, or have they overstayed their welcome?
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Lululemon Athletica to join the S&P500 next week

Lululemon Athletica to join the S&P500 next week

The company will replace Activision Blizzard, which Microsoft on Friday closed a transaction to buy for US$69B
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Construction association 'thrilled' Impact Assessment Act ruled unconstitutional

Construction association 'thrilled' Impact Assessment Act ruled unconstitutional

Construction and energy associations applaud Supreme Court of Canada ruling
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