Canada’s Auto Deal With China–Implications And Outlook
Canada’s early 2026 auto deal with China will allow 49,000 Chinese EVs (Electric Vehicles) to enter the country at a lower tariff rate of 6.1%, down from the 100% tariffs added in late 2024.
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Starchuk Will Clean Up Surrey — With Year-Round Free Waste Drop-Off And A New ‘Clean Streets Force’
Year-Round Free Disposal Will Make It Easier To Do The Right Thing — With a 48-Hour Cleanup Standard, a Clean Streets Force, and Full Cost Recovery From Illegal Dumpers.
BCBC Survey: DRIPA Leading to Significant Business Concerns
98% of Business Leaders Say DRIPA is Not Living Up to Its Promise to Provide Greater Investment Certainty in B.C.
Statement from Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada
A statement from Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada.
Global Unrest In 2026: Why Is This Happening?
We live in turbulent times marked by increasing uncertainty, doubt, distrust, and insecurity. The world is experiencing a multidimensional global crisis covering geopolitics, trade,…
History In The Making: Vancouver Welcomes FIFA World Cup 2026 To Canadian Soil
For the first time in history, FIFA World Cup matches are happening on Canadian soil, and Vancouver will be at the heart of it. In 2026, BC Place will host official FIFA World Cup games as Canada co-hosts the world’s largest sporting event alongside the United States and Mexico.
Why CUSMA Compliance Matters: Opening Doors for Canadian Businesses
On any given day, thousands of trucks cross the Canada–U.S. border carrying products made by Canadian businesses. Inside those shipments could be maple syrup from Quebec, auto parts from Ontario, seafood from Atlantic Canada, or specialty foods and consumer products from British Columbia.
FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver Unveils Amphitheatre Concert Series Lineup At The PNE
From global chart-toppers to local emerging talent, the FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver transforms the PNE into the region’s ultimate concert destination this summer
Statement from the Mayor: Mourning the tragic loss in Tumbler Ridge
My heart breaks for the families in Tumbler Ridge who are facing this unimaginable tragedy.
Surrey Hospitals Health & Research Network
Closing the Research Funding Gap for Surrey’s Rapidly Growing Health System
Record-High Income Inequality In British Columbia
The income gap in Canada remains at a “record high,” according to newly released data, highlighting the growing divide between the wealthiest groups and those struggling with affordability—especially among young families. The richest households continue to hold the vast majority of Canada’s wealth, and that trend is growing.
2026 Canadian Economic Outlook
2025 was a tumultuous time for the Canadian economy—and going into 2026, it continues to evolve in a highly uncertain environment, once again dominated by the U.S. government’s tariffs and the renegotiation of the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), which will continue to negatively impact Canadian exports.
SFU Study Searches Strava to Reveal Secrets to Happier Runs
As runners set their New Year’s resolutions, Simon Fraser University researchers have dug thousands of Strava posts to map the emotional highs and lows of running and see what makes people stick with it.
Engineered Pandemics: How Vulnerable Are We?
The global COVID-19 pandemic from 2019 to 2023 showed just how vulnerable humanity is to such threats. In 2025, the World Health Organization reported 778 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and approximately 7.1 million confirmed deaths.
Is it cheaper to live in Canada or the United States?
The debate over whether it is cheaper to live in Canada or the United States has continued since Canada formally became the Dominion of Canada in 1867. Comparing the cost of living in the U.S. versus Canada is challenging due to many variables and contradictions.