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TORONTO — Small businesses lost more than $38 billion in revenue opportunities last year because of labour shortages, according to estimates from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver-based company that helped develop the first antibody therapy treatment for COVID-19 has announced layoffs amounting to 10 per cent of its workforce. AbCellera Biologics Inc.

Nearly two-thirds of respondents said the volume of newcomers is also adding pressure to the country's education systems.

VICTORIA — Global financial pressures and Canada's inflation rate challenges are major contributing factors in a forecast of slower growth for British Columbia's economy. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy said Tuesday that СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

Recent report indicates a $133M decrease in revenue

'A lot of people are being very conservative and reflective of how they’re spending money.'

Province's timeline for phasing out selling new gas-powered car could make available vehicles scarce, and hike prices

Meanwhile, economist forecasts no rate cuts coming until mid-2024

Inflation, higher travel costs and limited hotel capacity are among the factors influencing corporate event venue supply and demand

Domestic trips exceed pre-pandemic levels while flights overseas and to the U.S. have yet to catch up.