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The Business Beat

Focused on B.C. and Canada, a daily, fast moving business newscast that provides breaking news that impacts your day to day life.

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    Canada's Business Beat - September 15, 2026

    Deal making well underway at the Canada Investment Summit, why Canada's home sales were down sharply last month, B.C. leads the nation in saying no to U.S. travel, and one less travel worry...in your Sept 15 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  2. 299

    Canada's Business Beat - September 14, 2026

    We've got the very latest inflation data, closer ties to Europe sounding likely, The Canada Investment Summit is officially underway, and an off month for the business of making stuff...in your September 14 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  3. 298

    Canada's Business Beat - September 11, 2026

    You're richer than you think!  Why we still aren't seeing very many Chinese EVs on Canada's roads, and why this grocery giant in winning brownie points for keeping prices down...in your Friday, September 11 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  4. 297

    Canada's Business Beat - September 10, 2026

    Why Canada might not be in a big hurry to restart US trade talks, a show of confidence by Canada's largest bank, and which BC housing market fared the best during the latest wildfire season...in your September 10 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com 

  5. 296

    Canada's Business Beat - September 9, 2026

    Why gas prices are set to soar again, why Trump's latest trade action might be illegal, news of another big trade deal for Canada, and why Telus is suing a former employee...in your September 9 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  6. 295

    Canada's Business Beat - September 8, 2026

    Donald Trump's latest chest beating in response to Canada's counter tariffs, how Canadians are feeling about the trade war, and a Canadian pipeline giant has a new boss...in your September 8 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  7. 294

    Canada's Business Beat - September 4, 2026

    A mix of good news and bad in the latest jobs report, tension in the office at Lululemon, and why theres no need to panic regarding Canada's trade with the U.S. and Mexico...in your September 4 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  8. 293

    Canada's Business Beat - September 3, 2026

    A new strike threat for air travel, why Canada's international trade took a hit last month, why Boeing was hit with a big fine, and Air Canada announces new routes...in your September 3 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  9. 292

    Canada's Business Beat - September 2, 2026

    We've got the latest Bank of Canada decision on interest rates, money saving news for drivers, new hope for home sellers, and another big add for Bombardier...in your September 2 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  10. 291

    Canada's Business Beat - September 1, 2026

    New U.S. polling suggests most Americans side with Canada in Trump's trade war, a huge show of confidence by the nation's largest grocery chain, and how most Albertans feel about separation...in your September 1 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  11. 290

    Canada's Business Beat - August 31, 2026

    What the experts are expecting from this week's interest rate review, why Albertans could be facing sharply higher power costs because of AI,  and how Nissan and Honda are hoping to save you money...in your August 31 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  12. 289

    Canada's Business Beat - August 28, 2026

    Canada's impressive economic growth, another huge add for the nation's energy sector, Canada's brain gain, and BC's tourism industry has news they want you to know...in your Friday, August 28 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  13. 288

    Canada's Business Beat - August 27, 2026

    A milestone profit in Canada's banking sector, why Ontario Premier - Doug Ford might be a little angry with Alberta and Saskatchewan, and help wanted as job vacancies rise sharply...in your Thursday, August 27 edition of Canada's Business Beat...sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  14. 287

    Canada's Business Beat - August 26, 2026

    Its so easy to know and it matters....  In today's edition of Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - Trump admits to changing the tentative trade agreement at the last minute, Honda not impressed by the Can/Am trade fight and a popular toy pulled from Amazon Canada...brought to you by www.bigwhite.com

  15. 286

    Canada's Business Beat - August 26, 2026

    Trump now admits that he made last minute changes to a trade deal with Canada, Honda concerns about Can/Am trade relations, and impressive numbers from the smallest of the big six banks...in your August 26 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  16. 285

    Canada's Business Beat - August 25, 2026

    A ridiculous new low in the Can/Am trade war, why one of Canada's largest banks is reporting a smaller profit, and labour peace lands officially at West Jet...in your August 25 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  17. 284

    Canada's Business Beat - August 24, 2026

    Battle planning in the Can-Am trade war, which provinces will suffer the most from Trump's newest tariffs, and a big mining deal to help move a promising Quebec gold mine project forward...in your August 24 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  18. 283

    Canada's Business Beat - August 21, 2026

    How you are driving Canada's economic well-being, another hit for BC's economy, and will Canadians buy or boycott American liquor products? Your August 26 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  19. 282

    Canada's Business Beat - August 20, 2026

    Give and take in a Canada-U.S. trade deal, our travel to the states continues to rise again, more broadcasting job cuts, and why Walmart shares are down...in your Thursday, August 20 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  20. 281

    Canada's Business Beat - August 19, 2026

    Why Trump has paused his latest tariff threat, West Jet cuts more U.S. bound flights, where Canada's tech talent lives, and a new health risk for flight crews...in your August 19 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  21. 280

    Canada's Business Beat - August 18, 2026

    We've got what may be the most promising news in months for home sellers, an update on those Can/Am trade talks, a new target for EV sales in Canada, and a must know vehicle recall...in your August 18 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  22. 279

    Canada's Business Beat - August 17, 2026

    Why Canada's cost of living edged higher last month, why a new Canada-U.S. trade deal before Wednesday sounds like a tall order, and great news for the Canada Pension Plan...in your August 17 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  23. 278

    Canada's Business Beat - August 14, 2026

    Yet more positive economic vibes for Canada, how U.S. debt compares to us, why Air Canada brass are upbeat about the next few months, and more lousy news in the B.C. forest...in your August 14 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  24. 277

    Canada's Business Beat - August 13, 2026

    Our side talking tough in Can-Am trade negotiations, B.C. standing firm on U.S. travel, the keys to Canadian Tire's latest profit, and pumping the brakes on AI data centres...in your August 13 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  25. 276

    Canada's Business Beat - August 12, 2026

    Building momentum as construction plans soar, why a grocery giant is reporting a sharply lower profit, a hard landing at Air Canada, and a merger pitch in the cannabis space...in your August 12 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  26. 275

    Canada's Business Beat - August 11, 2026

    The latest evidence that debt and high interest rates are catching up with a lot of folks, your opinion on taxpayer support for AI data centres, and a happy ending at the movie theatre...in your August 11 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  27. 274

    Canada's Business Beat - August 10, 2026

    A promising new drug for women sends a Vancouver biotech company's stock price sharply higher, disappointing results from a well known Canadian gold miner, and new bragging rights for #Saskatchewan...in your Monday, August 10 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com 

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    Canada's Business Beat - August 7, 2026

    We have another surprisingly strong report on Canada job market, PM Carney has reassuring news for dairy farmers, and cracks in the fuselage- triggers new concern for air travel...in your August 7 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  29. 272

    Canada's Business Beat - Thursday, August 6 - 2026

    New signs that Tim Horton's might be losing popularity, also more evidence that beer drinking is down, and better news for #Toronto but not #Vancouver in the latest homes sales data...in your August 6 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  30. 271

    Canada's Business Beat - Wednesday, August 5 -2026

    Another sky high oil company profit because of unaffordable gas prices, a new report on how the World Cup helped #Toronto and #Vancouver, and ongoing struggles in the real estate space...in your August 5 edition of Canada's Business Beat, sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  31. 270

    Canada's Business Beat - August 4, 2026

    Impressive economic news for Canada in the latest international trade data, West Jet urges travellers to be patient, and what was behind a lower than hoped profit at McDonald's...in your August 4 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  32. 269

    Canada's Business Beat - July 31, 2026

    The latest on West Jet's strike threat, a shocker from Telus, another huge add for Canada's convenience store giant, and the latest eye popping oil company profit...in your July 31 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  33. 268

    Canada's Business Beat - July 30, 2026

    We've got the very latest on a possible strike at West Jet, higher prices and higher profits at the grocery store, and still more bleeding in the forest industry...in your July 30 edition of Canada's Business Beat...sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

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    Canada's Business Beat - July 29, 2026

    New evidence that we're losing the war against computer hackers, another tough day in the lumber business, high oil prices pay off for a Canadian energy giant, and big news at Via Rail...in your July 29 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  35. 266

    Canada's Business Beat - July 28, 2026

    Why the latest scam alert might be today's most relevant business news, another ten-four in the trucking industry, and new doubt about the economic benefits of another oil pipeline to BC's south coast...in your July 28 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  36. 265

    Canada's Business Beat - July 27, 2026

    Why gas prices are suddenly heading lower, compensation for the richest of the rich in corporate Canada is a shocker, why Ford Broncos are being recalled, and new fame for an Alberta drone maker...in your July 27 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  37. 264

    Canada's Business Beat - July 24,2026

    Canada's official response to Trump's latest tariff threats, better than forecast business for Canada's largest railway, West Jet prepares for job action, and a bumper crop for prairie farmers...in your July 26 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  38. 263

    Canada's Business Beat - July 23, 2026

    Surprising news regarding Canadians visiting the U.S., an upbeat economic report card at the cash register, company wide labour peace at Air Canada, and a soaring profit for a B.C. mining company...in your July 23 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  39. 262

    Canada's Business Beat - Wednesday, July 22 - 2026

    Why Rogers Communications is reporting a huge loss, our country considers its next move in Donald Trump's trade war with us, and another big plane sale for Bombardier...in your Wednesday, July 22 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

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    Canada's Business Beat - July 21, 2026

    Why Trump tops the agenda as Canada's premiers meet today, how Canadians feel about another pipeline to the west coast, and a first big deal for an Ontario plane maker developing a unique aircraft...in your July 21 edition of Canada's Business Beat...sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  41. 260

    Canada's Business Beat - July 20, 2026

    Why Canada's inflation rate has once again dipped below 3%, why you might want to keep the gas tank topped up, construction industry worries, and a massive development pitch in #Vancouver...in your July 20 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  42. 259

    Canada's Business Beat - July 17, 2026

    Why Netflix shares are falling despite a sharply higher company profit, a must know spice recall, and a huge takeover in the pharmaceutical space...in your Friday, July 17 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  43. 258

    Canada's Business Beat - July 16, 2026

    How Canada and the world views the U.S. under Trump, a new worry for summer travel plans, new cuts in TV and radio and  where housing starts have collapsed...in your July 16 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com  

  44. 257

    Canada's Business Beat - July 15, 2026

    The Bank of Canada's latest interest rate decision, more discouraging news for home sellers, whats hot and whats not at the car lot, and another body blow in the BC forest...in your Wednesday, July 15 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.ca  

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    Canada's Business Beat - July 14, 2026

    The newest housing price forecast - who's hot and who's not, another gas price warning, and the latest sign that more Canadians are now willing to visit the U.S...in your July 14 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  46. 255

    Canada's Business Beat - Monday, July 13 - 2026

    Interest rate predictions, the latest outlook for gasoline prices, and labour peace on the road in the auto sector and on the runway at Air Canada...in your Monday, July 13 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

  47. 254

    Canada's Business Beat - July 10, 2026

    We've got the country's latest jobs numbers, huge sales numbers and profit for a #Vancouver based fashion retailer, and why Volkswagen buyers won't have as much choice in the future...in your July 10 edition of Canada's Business Beat - sponsored by www.bigwhite.com 

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    Canada's Business Beat - July 9, 2026

    Upward pressure on home insurance costs, an eye popping AI project in Alberta, Air Canada's new boss sounds impressive, and the first Chinese made EVs are now here...but they aren't cheap...in your July 9 edition of Canada's Business Beat...sponsored by www.bigwhite.com 

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    Canada's Business Beat - Wednesday July 8, 2026

    Why gas prices are likely heading higher again, why Canada's corporate takeovers have slowed, and which North American city is the only one to crack the top ten list of the world's most livable cities...in your July 8 edition of Canada's Business Beat...sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

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    Canada's Business Beat - July 7, 2026

    Upbeat economic news including big gains on the international trade front, another pipeline pitch, and still more evidence that Canadian travel to the U.S. continues to fall...in your July 7 edition of Canada's Business Beat...proudly sponsored by www.bigwhite.com

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Focused on B.C. and Canada, a daily, fast moving business newscast that provides breaking news that impacts your day to day life.

HOSTED BY

Bob Price

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Focused on B.C. and Canada, a daily, fast moving business newscast that provides breaking news that impacts your day to day life.

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The Business Beat is created and hosted by Bob Price.
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