The Business Beat

Why its now a certainty that sky high gas prices will continue for a long time yet, why Canada's largest LNG plant has been breaking environmental rules, and how this Canadian restaurant chain just doubled it's profit..in your May 13 edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

Cheers!  A new report suggests wine making could be a more powerful economic driver, new data suggests a growing number of Canadians are on the edge, record results for a BC silver miner, and new interest in Toronto's struggling condo market...in your May 12 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Cheers! A new report suggesting that wine making could be a powerful economic driver, disturbing data points to a lot more Canadians on the brink, and another huge AI data project in BC...in your May 12 edition of Canada's Business Beat.   

Why hopes for lower gas prices have been dashed again, more bad news for farmers depending on fertilizer, and a  massive profit increase for a #Toronto based gold miner...in your Monday, May 11 edition of Canada's Business Beat! #Saskatchewan 

We've got the country's latest job market update, why Ford is stepping up its #Ontario operations, another legal setback for Trump's tariffs and a lousy quarter for Telus...in your May 8 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Hey, we have some better news for a change regarding gas prices, why Trump's war with Iran has the BC #lumber industry worried, and why a #Saskatchewan fertilizer giant is reporting a massive profit jump...in your May 7 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

How Telus plans to make it easier to understand their customer service agents, Canada's favourite coffee and doughnut shop is on a roll, and those high gas prices are certainly paying off for the oil giants...in your May 6 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

You might be shocked by the latest outlook for gas price, new evidence that we aren't going to the bank like we used to, a big shift for Canadian trade, and labour peace in tinsel town...in your May 5 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

What a growing number of Canadians are doing with their tax refund, decent news for the business of making stuff, job cuts in the #Alberta oil patch, and legal fallout from a cyber attack on the #Vancouver area transit system...in your May 4 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Yet more evidence that travel within Canada is up...while travel to the U.S. continues to plummet, despite what he says - Donald Trump sure likes Canadian oil...and a dubious distinction for #Brampton, Ontario...in your Friday edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why you can blame Trump for those surging gas prices, a surprisingly positive update on Canada's economic growth, new labour unrest stirring at West Jet, and why you get the credit for a beer giant's profit jump...in your April 30 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

We've got the latest Bank of Canada decision on interest rates as gas prices keep rising, why Quebec furniture makers are throwing in the towel, and a way more affordable version of Ozempic just approved in Canada...in your April 29 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Why the price of gas is up again despite a federal tax break, shockwaves follow a telecom company's pitch to cut half of its staff, why GM's profit has soared, and a big money takeover in the energy space...in your April 28 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

A big week for interest rates, bad news for sellers in Canada's most expensive housing market, and what matters most right now to Canadian consumers...in your Monday, April 27 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

How a B.C. mining company more than doubled its latest quarterly profit, investors not impressed with Lululemon's new boss, our travel to the U.S. continues to fall, and another Canadian airline is dropping flights...in your April 23 edition of Canada's Business Beat! #Kamloops #Vancouver 

PM Carney's latest tough talk on trade that will surely irk Donald Trump, a new twist in Canada's fighter jet debate, a big profit jump for a telecom giant, and the latest sign that Trump is losing his shine...in your April 22 edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

How sky high jet fuel prices are about to impact more travellers in Canada, now we know why Canada Post has no choice but to end home delivery, another province about to end time changes, and new plans for another oil pipeline...in your April 21 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

How the price of gas is impacting Canada's inflation rate, yet more pressure at the pumps, surprisingly good news for commercial real estate, and ongoing jitters for developers...in your April 20 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Promising news for the price of gas, Prime Minister Carney's latest plan to create a lot more investment in Canada, a sign of the times for young home buyers, and another big price jump at the grocery store...in your April 17 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why flights to and from Europe are suddenly in doubt, how Donald #Trump's war with Iran is affecting the housing market, and a new and unique place to stay for visitors to #Vancouver...in your Thursday edition of Canada's Business Beat!

A big rebound for the business of making stuff, just one major airline thinks the fed's fuel tax break could lower airfares, and serious downsizing for the world's best known convenience store chain...in your April 15 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

The rich get richer as the poor get poorer, why a familiar face is back in charge at a well known #Vancouver based tech company, and more big plans for Canada's second largest airport...in your April 14 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why even higher gas prices are likely, Canada's construction sector is obviously worried these days, and why a popular #Kamloops based chips and salsa company is being sued...in your Monday, April 13 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

We've got the latest jobs data which is decent for the country but lousy for BC, despite still losing money...the news is a little better for a major radio and tv broadcaster, and legal fallout from the TransMountain Pipeline expansion...in your April 10 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Why we're probably stuck with those sky high gas prices for a while, reason to celebrate for Blackberry shareholders, why Ford is recalling more than 30 thousand vehicles in our country and gas pains for LNG Canada...in this April 9 edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

Amid our current pain at the pumps, big oil is boasting a supersized profit, big changes predicted for Canada's oil patch, a big money merger in mining is now official, and Air Canada's plan to resolve passenger complaints faster...in your April 8 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why Canada's telecoms including #Telus will likely be in for new criticism, hopeful news for home sellers, the fate of another mining takeover is set to be decided, and a whopper of a change at Burger King...in your April 7 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

A "glimmer" of hope for those sky high gasoline prices, Canada moves closer to building Chinese made EVs, an all time high for imports, and why a well known business group thinks we should pay a higher G.S.T....in your April 2 edition of Canada's Business Beat.   

We've got the main reason why small business confidence is tumbling across Canada and in especially in 2 particular provinces, another Canadian fashion retailer is on a roll, and much anticipated news from a BC miner...in your April 1 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Today's edition of Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price is loaded with good news...from positive economic growth, to an extended limit on tax increases at the liquor store, and Pandora's plan to keep Canadian prices in check.  So much to know in under 2 minutes!

A big change at Air Canada following the airline's recent tragedy in New York, a new initiative to protect us all from scammers, and we'll tell you which two big name cell phone companies have just been hacked...in your March 30 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

A good news update on the job market, great news for cottage owners, a company that makes snowmobiles and jet skis is on a roll, and yet another feather in Mark Carney's cap...in your Thursday, March 26 edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

Better news from the job market, return to sender -why labour unrest at the post office could roar back to life, and would you use a driverless riding sharing service?  Bob Price has your March 25 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

A new report on farm property values shows big differences across the nation, Canada's largest dollar store has a warning for investors, and BIG news in the fragrance business...in your March 24 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

We've got the very latest evidence that we Canadians are still refusing to visit the U.S., big news for food production in our country, and a must know safety related vehicle recall...in your Monday, March 23 edition of Canada's Business Beat. #Kamloops #Toronto #Montreal

Yet more economic pain predicted for Canada because of Trump's war with Iran, a hint of hope from consumers, A #Victoria whale watching company closes shop, and the end of an era for Revenue Canada...in your Friday, March 20 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why more gas prices increases are around the corner, new signs that Canada's construction sector is worried, more U.S. complaining about Canada's stance in trade talks, and more bragging rights for the #Vancouver airport...in your March 19 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

We've got the latest Bank of Canada interest rate decision, why Lululemon shareholders aren't thrilled, a Canadian favourite is set to land in Mexican grocery stores, and a B.C. effort to hire U.S. health workers is certainly paying off...in your March 18 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

We've got the latest proof that Trump's war with Iran is about to make life a lot more expensive, why buyers still have the upper hand in Canada's housing market, and a key legal win for shopping malls...in your March 17 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Some really good news regarding inflation begins the week, how Canada is involved in a new crackdown on scammers, and a big tech win for #Saskatchewan...in your Monday, March 16 edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

As gas prices surge, this Canadian oil and gas producer is hailing its best operational year ever, yet more losses in the forest sector, and why BC condominium owners should be worried...in your March 6 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

New data suggesting that gender equity is still a big problem in Canada, another tariff legal loss for Donald Trump, and Canada's best known burger chain is obviously doing something right...in your Thursday, March 5 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Do you suffer from "fraud fatigue"?  We have a new survey on scam concerns, why Donald Trump is furious with Spain, and Canada's most costly real estate market continues to cool...in your March 4 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Why B.C. might not be the only province to do away with time changes, a strong hint that gasoline prices are about to soar, and a well known Canadian clothing retailer is thinking about its future...in your March 3 edition of Canada's Business Beat.  

How the markets are reacting to attacks on Iran, yet more huge trade agreements for our country, and why a B.C. farm has just been slapped with a massive fine...in your Monday, March 2 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Ouch!  Worse than forecast news for Canada's economic growth in the final 3 months of last year, our new question over Canada's trade deal with China, and a big Netflix acquisition is suddenly off the table...in your Friday, February 27 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Canada's largest banks continue to wow the business world, slow EV sales blamed for tough times in the auto sector, hopeful news for the owners of office space, and West Jet under fire in southern Alberta...in your February 26 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

We have a new survey on how much is needed in order to retire, more impressive bank earnings, another big profit jump for a grocery giant, and how BC's NDP government is hoping to turn down the heat...in your February 25 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

So begins the legal fallout from last week's court ruling on Trump's tariffs, earnings season begins with a bang for Canada's banks, and contract voting dates are now set for Canada Post workers...in your February 24 edition of Canada's Business Beat. 

Amazing new evidence underscoring the poor state of Canada-U.S. relations, PM Carney is about to hit the road again to sign more international trade deals, and the Real Canadian Superstore fined for being "Un-Canadian"...in your February 23 edition of Canada's Business Beat.