British Columbia

Effective February 3, 2025, amendments to B.C.’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation may impact how hazardous products in-store are managed. RCC and its members will be briefed on th...Learn More

Recycle BC has announced significant changes to the 2025 fee budget after its year-end review, providing relief for producers while maintaining financial stability. Key Updates: Important links: ...Learn More

The BC NDP, holding a slim 47-seat majority in the 93-seat legislature, faced uncertainty following a cabinet minister’s cancer treatment announcement. To maintain confidence, the government has str...Learn More

West Coast ports are making strides in recovering from the recent labour disruption. The Port of Vancouver reports a reduction in vessels waiting at anchorage compared to last week. However, rail dela...Learn More

A big challenge for retailers is increasingly how to use artificial intelligence to make their businesses more efficient and to better convert potential sales. Some AI strategies make shopping fun for...Learn More

B.C.’s new cabinet, led by Premier David Eby, was sworn in Tuesday, with women holding 60% of roles. Garry Begg (RCMP, ret.) is Minister of Public Safety, and Terry Yung (former Vancouver police) is...Learn More

Greg Wilson, director of government relations in B.C. for the Retail Council of Canada, said many B.C. businesses are still waiting for their holiday products stuck in containers. “It is making life...Learn More

Canada Post workers have gone on strike, after failing to reach a contract agreement last night. We hear from Greg Wilson, the Director of Government Relations in BC for the Retail Council of Canada, ...Learn More

Several labour disputes across Canada are causing disruptions to the economy just before the holidays. Santo Ligotti, with the Retail Council of Canada, joins Miranda Anthistle to break down the impac...Learn More

Canadian retailers say their frustration is growing with the lack of movement to resolve disruptions at Canada’s two largest ports, including silence surrounding a lockout at British Columbia ports ...Learn More