The Business Beat

Preparing for takeoff...Air Canada's flight attendants are heading back to work, why perception isn't reality for Canada's official inflation rate, building confidence in the construction sector, and why Starbucks workers might not be happy...in your August 19 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

We've got the very latest twists and turns in the Air Canada strike, good news and bad on personal finances, why Ford is recalling F-150 pickups, and more dark clouds for EVs...in your Monday, August 18 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

We continue to track the latest in the Air Canada strike threat, trade tensions with China continue to worsen, good news update on both home and vehicle sales, but lousy news for renters...in your August 15 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

We've got the very latest news you need to know about the Air Canada strike threat, new life for the housing market, new talks for postal workers, and important news for Canadians still willing to visit the US...in your Aug 14th edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

Why anyone with an Air Canada flight coming up is now scrambling, why Toronto's condo crash might be even worse than reported, the newest competition in the use car business, and storm clouds for the US economy...in your August 13 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Canada's builders are apparently quite worried about the future, the very latest evidence that Canadian travel to the US is way down, West Jet's response to a cyber attack, and a better ending at the movie theatre...in your August 12 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Deal or no deal...we've got the very latest on the Air Canada strike threat, all eyes on Shopify again this week, and the reason behind a massive profit increase for a well known miner...in your August 11 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

We've got the very latest jobs data which isn't too impressive, a new effort to avert an Air Canada strike, The Bay brand is about to make a comeback, and a good reason to keep you vehicle in top shape...in your August 8 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why now might be a good time to upgrade your computer, how Trump's tariffs are hitting the world's top selling car maker, and why tens of thousands of British Columbians are leaving the province...in your August 7 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

The news you need to know about the current strike threat at Air Canada, a big name beer giant has a warning for investors, and a popular store for nearly every young girl is the latest retailer in trouble...in your August 6 edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

How YOU are impacting Canada's international trade data, the very latest on a threatened strike at Air Canada, why tech sector job postings are way down, and downward pressure on gas prices...in your August 5 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

How we know that Canada's construction sector is worried, "return to sender" says the postal worker's union, Couche-Tard is back to shopping, and a note to Business Beat listeners...in your July 18 edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

Why a Canadian takeover of 7-Eleven won't be happening, a new warning for the housing market, another signal that AI is all the rage in the tech space, and deal or no deal for Canada's postal workers..in your July 17 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

The latest scam that you absolutely have to know about, why a couple of brands of salami are being recalled, new housing market forecasts, and the very latest interest rate outlook...in your July 16 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why Canada's inflation rate jumped last month, plotting Canada's strategy in Trump's trade war, why tourists might think twice about visiting Alberta, and a new voice for Canada's mining sector...in your July 15 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why this is another big week for the future of interest rates, more legal wrangling surrounding The Bay, must know news for Ford drivers, and why the head of TikTok wants a meeting with Canada's Industry Minister...in your July 14 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Help wanted - a surprisingly strong June jobs report, Canada ponders its next move in Donald Trump's trade war, a big $ merger for 3 BC credit unions, and a big profit jump for a popular clothing retailer...in your July 11 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why certain Nissan models will likely be hard to find in the near future, Canada is getting close to striking a deal with new trading partners, and why Kelloggs share price is surging...in your July 10 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why Donald Trump's latest tariff threat against us will hurt Americans, why rental costs have eased, a first ever for a well known Canadian chocolate maker, and Canada's best hotel...in your July 9 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

The world's 2 largest retailers have just announced new plans to grab your attention,  a Bell Canada AI data centre in BC has just moved a big step closer, and its the end of the line for a legendary Canadian chocolate bar...in your July 8 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why the price of gas could be falling even further, why Tesla shares are down again, more discouragement for first time buyers in Canada's most costly housing market, and a potential tax hike for increased defence spending...in your July 7 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Yet another big name in business has just been nailed for not preventing money laundering, the latest snapshot of the housing market, and gas prices might be coming down a bit more...in your July 4 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Despite Trump, Canada's international trade is holding its own, a Canadian first for Uber drivers in #Victoria, a massive layoff in the tech space, and sticker shock for the high cost of vacationing in BC...in your July 3 edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

Why this BC company is set to become the next rising star in the medical technology space, a big money sale for a Canadian plane maker, and your privacy at the center of a huge fine for Google...in your July 2 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why this is a milestone moment for Canada's LNG industry, Canada-US trade talks are back on, a huge less mess for Tim Hortons and why Lululemon is suing Costco...in your June 30 edition of Canada's Business Beat.