Canada's Business Beat

A sure sign that economic confidence is wavering, a more promising prediction on borrowing costs, a big name BC credit union slashes its staff list, and more changes for a well known broadcaster...in your June 17th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

A new interest rate outlook for anyone with a mortgage to think about, a much better month for the business of making stuff, more broadcasting jobs lost, and EV sales surge in Canada...in your Friday, June 14th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why you might really be richer than you think, why more British Columbians than ever are moving to Alberta, more lousy news in the broadcasting business, and another takeover in the banking sector...in your June 13th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

How most of us feel about government workers having to return to the office, a threatened strike by border workers delayed, a body blow for tourism in Quebec, and the winds of change in the retail world...in your June 10th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

We've got the latest labour force data as one province adds tens of thousands of new jobs while another sheds thousands of pay cheques, theres more bad news regarding a possible railway strike, and where the big banks think interest rates are heading...in your June 7th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Lower interest rates, a growing lack of confidence in healthcare services, why Lululemon shareholders are feeling better, and the losses keep mounting for another Canadian airline...in your June 6th edition of Canada's Business Beat!

Why the business world is so worried about a possible strike at Canada's two main railways, Canada's dental care program is expanding, new flights between Canada and India, and a new #2 in the soda pop business...in your June 4th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why there seems to be little doubt that the Bank of Canada will cut interest rates this week, why the price of gas is likely to stay high, and labour unrest stirring at Air Canada...in your June 3rd edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Mostly good news in the latest report on Canada's economic growth, a threatened strike at West Jet averted, more jitters about electric vehicles, and a growing view that interest rates are about to come down...in your May 31st edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Why Nissan Canada wants the owners of thousands of older model vehicles to stop driving them, labour turbulence that could impact West Jet travellers, jobs openings down sharply, and a big expansion for a BC port...in your May 30th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

New signs that a growing number of Canadians are struggling to keep up with bill payments, the TD Bank is already paying the price for a money laundering controversy, labour unrest at a BC copper mine, and better news from the farm...in your May 29th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

A pretty strong hint that Post Media is facing new financial troubles, big changes ahead for Canada's largest book store, and another big bank is reporting lower but better than forecast 2nd quarter earnings...in your May 28th edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

The newest evidence that Canada's oil patch needs workers, Canada Customs agents threatening strike action, and decision day for Indigo Books and Music shareholders...in your Monday, May 27th edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

Canada's latest economic indicator is a sign that a lot of us are watching our spending, better news on gas prices, why you might be right about food prices, and the very latest on the London Drugs cyber attack...in your May 24th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why a major Canadian bank is reporting a sharply lower profit, new signs of a stable job market, how you can get a cheaper airfare at WestJet, and labour peace at the Hudsons Bay Company...in your May 23rd edition of Canada's #Business Beat.

Why a major Canadian bank is reporting a sharply lower profit, new signs of a stable job market, how you can get a cheaper airfare at WestJet, and labour peace at the Hudsons Bay Company...in your May 23rd edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

London Drugs tells a ransomware gang to take a hike, who Canadians blame for grocery store inflation, and reassuring news for your retirement plans...in your Wednesday, May 22nd edition of Canada's Business Beat.

We've got the newest inflation data which might pave the way for lower interest rates, why Chinese made EVs might be on the verge of costing a lot more, and the future of a well known restaurant chain is in doubt...in your May 21st edition of Canada's Business Beat.

New highs for the world's largest retailer, lots of jobs but lousy pay in Vancouver's fast rising tech space, how Canada's telecoms are limiting complaints, and why Paul McCartney is on the business page...in your May 24th edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

How your search for savings resulted in a HUGE profit jump for the world's largest retailer, new evidence of tougher times on the farm, a mammoth challenge for an Ontario mining company, and Honda bets big on EVs...in your May 16th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

The latest Royal Bank outlook for interest rates and home prices is an attention grabber, a rough month for the business of making stuff, big changes for BC Ferries, and Canada's best restaurants...in your May 15th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Mounting concern, mounting pressure on the feds not to allow another West Coast port workers strike, the latest idea of make housing more affordable, a new hint of slower business ahead for Canada's retailers, and huge job cuts at Walmart...in your May 14th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Talk of another BC port workers strike, labour unrest stirring at West Jet, why economists are now thinking July for an interest rate cut, and where you'll find the highest and lowest rental costs in Canada...in your May 13th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

We've got the latest jobs report which is mostly good news, why business groups are having to change their tune on capital gains taxes, more downsizing in the BC forest, and the reason for more arcades at the movie theatre...in your May 10th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Which Canadian airline is the worst for customer satisfaction?  Another big name retailer is feeling the economic squeeze, and good news for Telus shareholders despite the company's disappointing first quarter...in May 9th edition of Canada's Business Beat.