Canada's Business Beat

The latest news related to a looming strike by West Jet pilots shouldn't surprise you, #Alberta wildfires continue to burn oil production, new evidence of a home building slowdown, and a troubling consumer survey on credit card use...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Canada's latest inflation rate and why another interest rate increase is possibly in the mix, a couple of BC mining operations are part of a big money takeover in the mining space, and a must know recall of older model GM vehicles...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why the entire travel industry is waiting with bated breath for news from West Jet, yet more complications for a huge BC pipeline project, and another fail for digital media...in your Monday, May 15th edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

A huge turnaround for Air Canada with Canadians determined to travel again, a happy ending for Canada's largest movie theatre, new ownership for another well known BC tech company, and Elon Musk knows how to get your attention...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

Why governments are being urged to help encourage more mining exploration, your suspicions about Canada's two main airlines are right, why Canadian Tire's profit has tumbled, and ride hailing gets a lift in two BC cities...in your May 11th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Why a Vancouver accounting firm has been ordered by regulators to stop taking on new clients, a new twist in the takeover talk surrounding a BC mining giant, why a new Vancouver condo project is turning heads, and Canada's happiest cities...in your May 10th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why farmers are fearing the worst after Canada's decision to expel a Chinese diplomat, a huge profit drop for an oil giant, a new green energy power project in BC, and where you'll find the lowest real estate closing costs in BC...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

A new study has a serious warning for employers facing staffing challenges, why Air Canada investors are flying high, how Alberta wildfires are impacting the oil patch, and a new look for Canadian money...in your May 8th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Yet another positive update on job creation across Canada, downward pressure on cell phone costs  with a hot deal from Rogers, yet another BC forest company posts a big loss, and a big green energy deal in Canada's oil province...in your Friday edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

New evidence that a growing number of Canadians are struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments, yet more bleeding in the BC forest industry, labour peace for tax collectors, and the TD Bank cancels a big deal...in your May 4th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

A popular #Vancouver based fashion retailer continues to turn heads, another eye popping profit for a grocery giant, hard landings predicted for air travel, and Canada's 2 largest real estate markets are heating up again...in your May 3rd edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

A much wanted travel destination is finally opening for Canadians who didn't get a COVID shot, a new forecast sees the BC housing market heating up again, and why the federal Competition Bureau wants your opinion...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why several analysts expect the price of gold to take off soon, new evidence that Canada's banking sector is in far better shape than the US, labour peace for federal workers, and final 2022 economic growth data...in your May 1st edition of Canada's Business Beat.

The very latest from the recession watch with new economic growth data, why the buyers market is apparently over in Canada's housing sector, big news in the oil patch, and the rich get richer in the online shopping world..in your April 28th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Its a good news day regarding Canada's worker shortage, why the future of a BC mining giant is more uncertain than ever, and encouraging news for anyone looking to sell their place at the lake..in your April 27th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

With earnings season in full gear, a much watched BC mining giant is reporting a sharply lower profit, why a well known lumber producer continues to struggle, and why GM has decided to stop making a popular electric vehicle...in your April 26th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Serious storm clouds just confirmed in the housing market, the battle for a BC mining giant is still heating up, an arrival date for a new Tesla model in Canada...and GM has great news for shareholders...in your April 25th edition of Canada's #Business Beat.

Why the big airlines will be peeved at changes to Canada's passenger rights rules, why you might want to think twice about becoming a small business owner, and do you agree with most Canadian opinions on working at home...in your April 24th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Fading consumer confidence, why another big investor is against a proposed takeover of a BC mining giant, a big boost for a #Vancouver company developing cancer drugs, and Twitter ends it's battle with the CBC...in your April 21st edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Surprising news regarding Canada's Employment Insurance count, a hostile takeover attempt of a BC mining giant is heating up, a new way to get from Vancouver to Vancouver Island, and why Tesla stock is under pressure...in your April 20th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

A new challenge for business dealings with the federal government, new travel concerns with West Jet pilots threatening strike action, a record year for BC exports, and why a big name accounting firm is being sued...in your April 19th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Today's top story is the best news we've heard in a year and a half for anyone concerned about interest rates, #Vancouver based Lululemon is apparently feeling buyer's remorse, and a big investment for a big name Canadian actor...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat.

How a possible strike by Canada Revenue Agency staff will affect you, downward pressure on mortgage rates, and BC takes the hardest hit in the country's latest economic indicator...in your Monday, April 17th edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

A difficult month for the business of making stuff, a modern day "last spike" launches a first ever North American railway, a big step for BC's newest gold mine, and a first ever for Air Canada...in your April 14th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why the head of West Jet thinks others in the air travel business should help pay for traveller compensation, a first ever for a BC forest industry giant, and why hundreds of broadcasters will be worried about their job security...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat.