Jerome Gessaroli

3 weeks ago | biv.com | Rob Shaw |Jerome Gessaroli |Brieanna Charlebois |Stefan Labbe

Despite housing supply in the Vancouver area continuing to rise, the number of homes that changed hands in the region last month fell to the lowest levels for March since 2019. The city's real estate board says residential sales in the region totalled 2,091 in March, a 13.4 per cent decrease from the 2,415 sales recorded in March 2024 and 36.8 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average.

3 weeks ago | biv.com | Rob Shaw |Jerome Gessaroli |Brieanna Charlebois |Stefan Labbe

WASHINGTON — As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted. The world will be watching when the president discusses his reciprocal tariff agenda at the White House around 4 p.m. EDT today. Trump has said he will impose reciprocal tariffs by increasing U.S. duties to match the tax rates other countries charge on imports.

3 weeks ago | biv.com | Brieanna Charlebois |Stefan Labbe |Jerome Gessaroli |Rob Shaw

B.C. is welcoming a growing number of international visitors through its entry points and is on a path to return to pre-pandemic levels. Visitors from mainland China are leading the surge. That is important for tourism businesses because Destination BC data holds that mainland Chinese visitors were the highest-spending international visitors pre-pandemic, laying out an estimated $2,021 per person, according to the province’s tourism marketer.

Dec 10, 2024 | nationalobserver.com | Jerome Gessaroli |Chris Hatch |Anjali Appadurai

When it comes to meeting global emissions targets of net-zero by 2050, rich and poor countries need to start working together. Our current approach — where each country reduces emissions solely within its borders — is insufficient. Much of the burden falls on the shoulders of countries least able to bear it, making it unlikely that global climate targets will be met.

Nov 28, 2024 | vancouversun.com | Jerome Gessaroli

Opinion: When evaluating all new policies, David Eby’s ministers must ask: "Will this make life more or less affordable for British Columbians?"  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentAt 67, Edward Boe works part-time in security in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, struggling to stretch his $1,500 monthly pension. After rent and utilities, he has just $300 left for food.