Canada's Business Beat

The Bank of Canada's latest interest rate decision, an upbeat outlook for the West Coast cruise ship season, another reason to consider an electric vehicle in BC, and how one of Canada's banks is hoping to win your business...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

When Tax Free Savings Accounts...aren't "tax free".... Today's eye opening edition of Canada's Business Beat!

Why investors need to pay attention to a looming court battle over Tax Free Savings Accounts, A UK mining giant sweetens the offer for a well known #Vancouver based miner, and another big takeover in the cannabis sector...in your April 11th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Contrary to economic concerns, Canada's job market is coming off another solid month, why the business crowd is upset about the next minimum wage hike in BC, and would you buy chocolate egg nog? These stories and more in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Why a corporate pay raise in the grocery business might frustrate you, sharply lower sales for a well known Canadian clothing brand, and why business will likely be impacted by a BC highway closure...in your April 5th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

The proposed takeover of a BC mining giant is causing a stir, more unwanted attention for a BC forestry giant, why gas prices are likely heading higher, and why a well known Vancouver fashion retailer is being sued...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Uh oh, another reason to be concerned about air travel in Canada, disturbing findings in a new poll on mortgage costs, price cuts drive Tesla sales, and a big mining deal completes...in your April 3rd edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

At long last...a decision on the Rogers' proposed takeover of Shaw Communications...and Canada's latest report on economic growth. Are we in a recession yet? Your Friday edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Despite near constant predictions of a recession, Canada's economy continues to grow, the federal government has finally made a decision on Rogers' takeover of Shaw, and why Blackberry is back in the red...in your March 31st edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

New proposals to give cash strapped mortgage holders a break, why a  #Vancouver  based retail giant's stock price is on the rise despite a sharply lower company profit, and a reassurance that your bank deposits are safe...in your March 30th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

An ominous warning for the BC housing market as the province's population soars, an opportunity to buy a well known BC ski resort for less the price of some Vancouver homes, and an eye popping profit for Canada's best known dollar store...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat.

A new report on how a recession will impact us all, why Canada's ranchers have reason to celebrate, a big money deal in the oil patch, and a probe into a deadly BC construction accident is nearing an end...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat.

A new report on how a recession will impact us all, why Canada's ranchers have reason to celebrate, a big money deal in the oil patch, and a probe into a deadly BC construction accident is nearing an end...in today's edition of Canada's #Business Beat.

Why this is the biggest week yet Rogers' proposed takeover of Shaw, why the worst is still ahead for renters, turbulence for Porter Airline's expansion into Western Canada, and good news if you're planning a trip to Vegas this summer...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Why the latest report on retail sales is a little misleading, another investigation into Canada's cell phone costs, and could this Vancouver based clothing retailer be the next Lululemon or Aritzia?  Your March 24th edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

The latest evidence of a strong job market in Canada, why an economic hit in BC won't be as bad as first feared, why a #Vancouver based on-line auto retailer isn't paying its bills, and the business of building fun is booming...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat.

You'll want to know about a proposal to better protect your bank deposits, why shoppers aren't impressed with Nordstrom's closing out sale, and which Canadian bank is the first to order staff to return to the office...in your March 22nd edition of Canada's Business Beat!

Why you won't notice the latest drop for Canada's inflation rate at the grocery store, fewer options for job seekers, another huge job cut at #Amazon, and #Vancouver has something more to boast about...in your March 21st edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Attention shoppers: Big savings at Nordstroms starting tomorrow, why Canada's banks need to sharpen up their customer service, an historic merger in the banking sector, and which 2 Canadians have made a prestigious Time Magazine list...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Why the price of gold is surging, a hint of stronger home sales in the coming months, a further sign of ongoing inflation pressures, and today's best news involves Canadians saving for the future...in your Friday, March 17th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

The Royal Bank thinks it knows which provinces will suffer the most in a coming recession, Flair Air is fighting back, another LNG project in BC gets the go ahead, and the reason for a huge Honda recall...in your March 16th edition of Canada's #Business Beat.

Theres little doubt that Canada's airlines won't like the latest news on passenger rights, An airplane leasing company counters Flair Air's claim about seized aircraft, and why the price of gold has taken off...in your March 15th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Why Canadians shouldn't be too worried about their bank despite the failure of a US financial institution, rising sales and higher prices for the country's most costly housing market, and a strong month for the business of making stuff...in today's edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Why the failure of a US bank has Canada's attention, why the price of gold is surging, why Flair Air is on the edge, and another eye popping price increase for Canada's largest pipeline project...in your March 13th edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Yet another strong month for Canada's job market, hundreds of new jobs are coming with the approval of another big BC mining project, a big add for West Jet becomes official, and #Nanaimo has something to brag about...in your March 10th edition of Canada's Business Beat.