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Canada’s new electric-vehicle registrations soar in 2021 but still lag behind Europe

Canada’s new electric-vehicle registrations soar in 2021 but still lag behind Europe

More EVs registered in first 9 months of 2021 than any previous full year
Once a powerful symbol in Russia, McDonald’s withdraws

Once a powerful symbol in Russia, McDonald’s withdraws

‘It’s impossible to predict when we might be able to reopen our restaurants in Russia’
Economy adds 337,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate falls to pre-pandemic level

Economy adds 337,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate falls to pre-pandemic level

Canada’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.5 per cent in February
5 things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

5 things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Statistics Canada will publish its latest reading on household debt
Premier not concerned about impacts to B.C. after Canada raises tariffs for Russia

Premier not concerned about impacts to B.C. after Canada raises tariffs for Russia

‘We’re not, at this point, concerned that there will be significant costs to British Columbians’
Northwest B.C. coal mine reaches Environmental Assessment application milestone

Northwest B.C. coal mine reaches Environmental Assessment application milestone

If EA is approved, company projects production to start in 2026
WestJet Airlines to buy Sunwing Airlines

WestJet Airlines to buy Sunwing Airlines

Terms of deal unclear, virtual town hall between management and employees planned today
Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate for first time since pandemic began

Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate for first time since pandemic began

Central bank increases key rate by a quarter of a percentage point in bid to help fight inflation
Post-pandemic back-to-work puts spotlight on office maintenance

Post-pandemic back-to-work puts spotlight on office maintenance

Reactivating dormant, or barely used buildings could come with re-start maintenance issues
Statistics Canada says Canadian economy grew 4.6% in 2021

Statistics Canada says Canadian economy grew 4.6% in 2021

Home construction, resales and renovations increased at near-record levels as country bounes back