economy

By LYDIA OCHIENG and YEORGOS PRONTZOS High demand for repairs and maintenance with a shortage of workers is fostering an environment where anyone can market online — on their own terms. This model offers flexibility but brings higher…

After swift and substantial criticism on social media, Vancouver Fashion Week walked back on its decision to include Shein as a designer in its opening show, but the fact that they were planning to include the fast fashion giant in the…

By MARIANNE MIRAMBEL The chair of Langara’s economics department says students will be significantly affected by potential tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States. “So the tariffs could create a recession in Canada,”…

By Alaina Saint Amour Despite the economic recession caused by the pandemic, more British Columbians are turning to entrepreneurship. According to a Royal Bank of Canada national survey, 112,000 Canadian small businesses closed…