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Canada Ranks Second in Economic Intelligence Unit’s Business Environment Rankings
Canada has retained its position of providing one of the best business environments in the world. The Economic Intelligence Unit, a sister company of the UK-based The… Read more »
Tim Hortons Launches NHL Alumni and Team Canada Women’s Legends Trading Set
Tim Hortons has unveiled its inaugural Legends Trading Cards set, showcasing 180 prominent NHL Alumni and Team Canada Women’s hockey players, such as Wayne Gretzky, Hayley Wickenheiser,… Read more »
Top 10 of the Best Workplaces in Canada
If you are thinking of changing jobs and aiming to work at companies providing great employee experiences, then you may like to take a look at the… Read more »
Royal LePage Predicts Steady Increase in Home Price
Royal LePage is predicting modest, steady national aggregate home price growth over the next nine months due to strong buyer demand and low housing supply. The Royal… Read more »
Canada’s Largest Mountain Coaster to Open on May 12
Get ready, thrill-seekers and nature lovers! On May 12th, Pursuit is launching its latest jaw-dropping attraction – the Railrider Mountain Coaster. This 3,375-foot adrenaline-pumping ride is situated… Read more »
B.C. Students to Receive More Financial Aid With Easier Repayment Terms
The government of British Columbia has announced an increase in financial aid for post-secondary students, along with more flexible repayment terms. Starting from August 2023, students will… Read more »
Swoop Offering 30% Off Easter Special Deal on Select Flights
Swoop is offering an Easter flight discount on tickets booked until April 14. They’re offering a 30% discount on base fares for select flights across Canada, the… Read more »
B.C. Increasing Minimum Wage by $1.10 on June 1
British Columbia’s minimum wage will increase from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour on June 1, 2023. The increase of 6.9% is meant to reflect the province’s average… Read more »
North Okanagan’s Bloom Tulip Festival Returns This May
Are you ready for some flower power? Bloom Tulip Festival is back for a second year in North Okanagan. After hosting the Abbotsford Tulip Festival for four… Read more »
Canadian Cities Where People Earning Median Household Income Can Afford to Buy a House
With the high price of houses and high mortgage rates, buying a home is a challenge for many in Canada. Zoocasa, a full-service brokerage, analyzed 20 cities… Read more »
Avenged Sevenfold to Tour Eight Canadian Cities With Alexisonfire; Onsale Mar 30
Heavy metal rock group Avenged Sevenfold has announced their Life is But A Dream…North American tour, featuring support from Alexisonfire. Produced by Live Nation, the first leg… Read more »
Federal Minimum Wage to Increase by $1.10 on April 1
Canada is increasing the federal minimum wage by $1.10 based on the 2022 Consumer Price Index. Effective April 1, 2023, the federal minimum wage will increase from… Read more »
British Columbia to Increase Angling Licence Fees
British Columbia is increasing angling licence fees for the 2023-24 season, marking the first time since 2003 that freshwater angling fees have been raised in the province…. Read more »
Reducing Gender Pay Gap: B.C. to Become the First Province Requiring Companies to Publish Salary Ranges
New pay transparency legislation was introduced in British Columbia today, aimed at closing the gender pay gap in the province. The legislation will require employers to include… Read more »
McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac is Available Today
Canadian fast-food enthusiasts have a new item to try for today’s lunch. McDonald’s much-awaited new menu item, Chicken Big Mac, is available for a limited time… Read more »
Shambhala Music Festival Announces 2023 Lineup
Canada’s premiere Electronic Music Festival, Shambhala Music Festival, has announced the lineup for its 2023 edition. The festival, which sees cutting-edge light and sound equipment, and art… Read more »
Canada Banning TikTok on Government Mobile Devices
The federal government is banning the social media application TikTok on government-issued mobile devices effective February 28. According to the news release by the Treasury Board of… Read more »
Feb 16th: Loblaws Eliminating Single-Use Plastic Shopping Bags at Stores Across Alberta & B.C
You will need to take your own shopping bags to Loblaws-owned stores starting tomorrow as the company will be removing single-use plastic shopping bags from its stores… Read more »
$6038 in Kamloops and $2693 in Vancouver For a $1M House: Property Tax Rates in British Columbia
Zoocasa, a full-service brokerage has released an analysis of the property tax rate in 30 British Columbia cities and towns. According to the report, homeowners in Whistler pay… Read more »
Sept 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Will Be the Newest Paid Statutory Holiday in B.C.
British Columbia has announced that National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be a paid statutory holiday in B.C. The Federal government declared Sept. 30 the National… Read more »
Up to 50 Earthquake Early Warning Sensors to Be Installed in British Columbia
Up to 50 earthquake early warning sensors are being installed in high seismic risk areas around British Columbia. These early warning sensors and several hundred sensors already… Read more »
This is the New Prime Lending Rate Following Bank of Canada’s Interest Rate Hike to 4.5 Per Cent
Today, the Bank of Canada hiked the overnight rates by 25 basis points to 4.5%. The bank rate will now be 4.75 % and the deposit rate,… Read more »
10 Reasons Why You Should Attend Vernon Winter Festival
Nestled in the rolling hills of the North Okanagan, the city of Vernon is surrounded by three lakes and scenic beauty. There is plenty to draw visitors… Read more »
Canada to Buy Missile System From the U.S. to Donate to Ukraine
Canada is purchasing an air missile defence system from the U.S. to donate to Ukraine, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced today. The purchase of the National Advanced… Read more »