Canada's Business Beat

A first of its kind "hands on" plan to reduce wildfire losses this summer, another win for Canada in that never ending lumber trade dispute with the US, Toyota sales soar, and Apple's I-Pad makeover...in your May 8th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why #Vancouver based Lululemon would rather not be in the spotlight today, London Drugs is getting back to normal, a rare store closure for the Hudsons Bay Company, and a big jump for postal rates...in your May 7th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Yet more mystery for that London Drugs cybersecurity issue, a huge sigh of relief for West Jet customers, why there could be a shortage of your favourite chocolate bars, and Canada's most expensive real estate listing...in your May 6th edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

New information on that cyber security breach at London Drugs, another factor impacting interest rates, a hint of growing pressure on housing prices, and all not well for a big name Canadian fashion retailer...in your May 3rd edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Thousands of Canada's railway workers have just moved a big step closer to strike action, how Air Canada plans to counter a disappointing loss, an off month for Canadian trade, and EV targets in BC criticized...in your May 2nd edition of Canada's Business Beat.

We've got the latest eye popping profit in the grocery business, Air Canada thinks twice about a new fee, a new prediction on interest rates, and why Starbucks is reporting a big profit drop...in your May 1st edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Canada's latest economic growth update, the very latest on the London Drugs cyber attack, a strong start to the year for the company that owns #TimHortons, and why home sales are expected to surge again...in your April 30th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Why all London Drugs stores are closed across Western Canada, why every BC forest industry worker is facing an uncertain future, the latest on a massive takeover proposal in the mining space, and Tesla's plan to sell more cars in BC...in your April 29th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Which telecom services provider is complained about the most?  A big change coming for hockey fans, how a job interview scammed a BC woman, and tough to swallow news for Canadians fed up with high gas prices...in your April 26th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Another massive electric vehicle investment in Canada, a well known BC airline is fully on board with electric power, why a big name mining company is reporting a sharply lower profit, and job vacancies on the rise again...in your April 25th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

BC bucks the trend in an overall negative economic update, why Canada's largest railway is reporting a sharply lower profit, why Tesla shareholders are suddenly feeling better, and Apple apparently has something new to show us...in your April 24th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why General Motors is suddenly the new darling in the car business again, the newest data on Canada's rich vs. poor, winds of change in the country's largest real estate market, and a new high from sun power...in your April 23rd edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Plugged in - a huge announcement is apparently close for Canada's automotive sector, how Tesla is trying to reverse falling sales, Airbus workers in Canada are hard to please, and a massive job cut in the banking sector...in your April 22nd edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Netflix on a roll, construction industry confidence takes a hit, a record year for #Vancouver home building, and what Starbucks wants you to know about their new disposable cups...in your April 19th edition of Canada's Business Beat!

We've got the latest news on the number of Canadians needing E-I help, why the price of silver is poised for a big jump, new bragging rights for the #Vancouver airport, and the end of business traditions in Kelowna and Victoria in your April 18th edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

Why travellers flying out of Toronto might want to pack a lunch, why plans to unionize a couple of Amazon outlets in BC are on hold, a natural gas pipeline explosion in Alberta, and another restaurant chain in trouble...in your April 17th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Canada's inflation rate surprises, upward pressure on the country's most expensive housing market, a new Canadian favourite on the menu at Tim Hortons, and Tesla slashing jobs...in your April 16th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Do you own the world's top selling cell phone? Upbeat economic news from the business of making stuff, where inflation might be heading, and big changes for the world's largest fertilizer maker...in your Monday, April 15th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Brand new initiatives to help first time buyers get into the housing market, why cell phone plans are about to get a lot cheaper, more worrisome news for broadcasters, and why gold has surged to a new high...in your April 12th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Why fire fears are on the rise, the boldest prediction yet for interest rates, better news about prices at the grocery store, and where Amazon workers in Canada are close to unionizing...in your Thursday, April 11th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

We've got the latest Bank of Canada interest rate decision, surprisingly good news on the development front, the BC government's bad day, and a hot BC real estate listing for those with big families and lots of friends...in your April 10th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Why those already ridiculously high gas prices are probably headed even higher, a sharply lower loss is the best news yet in the cannabis sector, and a hint of personal financial hope in #Alberta...in your April 9th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

What the experts are saying about this week's Bank of Canada interest rate review, a shocker at the Royal Bank, the latest on another big LNG project in BC, and a must know consumer alert...in your April 8th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why Canada's unemployment rate jumped last month (and its not what you think), why sooner is better for home buyers, wildfire reality in BC, and weakening demand for electric rides hits Canada's auto industry...in your April 5th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Canada's largest dollar store continues to amaze, fewer sales but higher prices again for Canada's most costly housing market, a start date for Canada's newest pipeline, and a banner month for trade...in your April 4th edition of Canada's Business Beat.