The Bank of Canada pauses rate hikes but signals uncertainty ahead, leaving borrowers and investors navigating a volatile and unpredictable economic landscape.
by Debbie Balfour
When times get tough, the instinct for many business owners is to push harder, grow bigger, and outpace the storm. But for retail—especially brick-and-mortar—survival often lies in doing the opposite: getting smaller, smarter, and more intentional. Let's talk about it.
by George Moen
The first warm Saturday is coming. A curated list of the patios worth planning around, from Fort Langley's heritage main-street tables to winery patios with valley views and waterfront breweries you'd forgotten were so close.
by Debbie Balfour
If you showed up, worked hard, stayed loyal, and did your job well, there would be a certain level of stability in return from your employer. That understanding is eroding. Let's talk about it.
by George Moen
Layoffs at Rogers, TELUS, and Bell expose a new reality: job security is fading, and workers must adapt to survive in a changing economy.
by Debbie Balfour
Eighty-odd independent businesses. Horse chestnut trees planted in 1921. Coffee roasted down the street from the bookstore. A weekday morning in Fort Langley is a small, daily argument for why we should keep showing up.
by Debbie Balfour
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Delta, BC with a Bridgerton-themed brunch featuring food, shopping, and support for women through a meaningful community event. Langley residents invited.
by Debbie Balfour
Inflation continues to pose significant economic challenges for small businesses, with rising costs of goods, services, and wages putting considerable pressure on already thin profit margins. Let's talk about it.
by George Moen
The Bank of Canada pauses rate hikes but signals uncertainty ahead, leaving borrowers and investors navigating a volatile and unpredictable economic landscape.
by Debbie Balfour
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The Bank of Canada pauses rate hikes but signals uncertainty ahead, leaving borrowers and investors navigating a volatile and unpredictable economic landscape.
by Debbie Balfour
When times get tough, the instinct for many business owners is to push harder, grow bigger, and outpace the storm. But for retail—especially brick-and-mortar—survival often lies in doing the opposite: getting smaller, smarter, and more intentional. Let's talk about it.
by George Moen
The first warm Saturday is coming. A curated list of the patios worth planning around, from Fort Langley's heritage main-street tables to winery patios with valley views and waterfront breweries you'd forgotten were so close.
by Debbie Balfour
If you showed up, worked hard, stayed loyal, and did your job well, there would be a certain level of stability in return from your employer. That understanding is eroding. Let's talk about it.
by George Moen
Layoffs at Rogers, TELUS, and Bell expose a new reality: job security is fading, and workers must adapt to survive in a changing economy.
by Debbie Balfour
Eighty-odd independent businesses. Horse chestnut trees planted in 1921. Coffee roasted down the street from the bookstore. A weekday morning in Fort Langley is a small, daily argument for why we should keep showing up.
by Debbie Balfour
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Delta, BC with a Bridgerton-themed brunch featuring food, shopping, and support for women through a meaningful community event. Langley residents invited.
by Debbie Balfour
Inflation continues to pose significant economic challenges for small businesses, with rising costs of goods, services, and wages putting considerable pressure on already thin profit margins. Let's talk about it.
by George Moen