Canada's Business Beat

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - May 27, 2026

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The rich just keep on getting richer in Canada's banking world, how the founder of Lululemon won a long running feud with the company, and how PM Carney continues to shift Canada away from the U.S...in your May 27 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

New Episode: Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - May 26, 2026

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Lousy news related to Canadian homeowners feeling the squeeze, how summer travel plans are being impacted by high gas prices, and another substantial sale for Bombardier... Your May 26 edition of Canada's Business Beat - Cleared for takeoff!

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - May 25, 2026

Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Be informed in less than 2 minutes! A Tim Horton's hiring spree, steep downward pressure on oil and gas prices, and Canada's condo developers are pleading for help from the nation's biggest banks...in your Monday, May 25 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - May 22, 2026

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

More evidence of those ridiculous gas prices in the latest retail sales update, new signs of a tightening job market, a huge expansion for Tim Horton's, and a proposed merger in the cosmetics space is dead...in your May 22 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - May 21, 2026

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

We've got the latest travel data showing that more and more Canadians are refusing to visit the U.S...some reassuring news regarding your government pension, and yet another huge profit for the world's largest retailer...in your May 21 edition of Canada's Business Beat. Essential updates in just 2 minutes!

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - Friday, May 15 - 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

We end the week with positive economic news as Canada's reputation on the world stage continues to rise, how gas prices are impacting EV sales, and more losses in the lumber business...in your Friday, May 15 edition of Canada's Business Beat!

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - May 14, 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Why an historic first for Honda is terrible news for Canada's automotive sector, the latest report card for the real estate market, BC prepares for a tourist rush, and a golf lover's dream home in British Columbia...in your May 14 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - May 13, 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - May 12, 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - May 11, 2026

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - May 8, 2026

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - May 7, 2026

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - May 6, 2026

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Transforming customer service - How Telus plans to make it easier to understand their call centre agents, Canada's favourite coffee/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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - May 5, 2026

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

How much??? You might be shocked by the latest outlook for gas prices, 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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - May 1, 2026

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 30, 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Why you can blame Trump for those soaring gas prices, surprisingly positive economic news for our country, labour turbulence stirring at West Jet, and how you padded the bottom line of a beer giant...in your Thursday, April 30 edition of Canada's Business Beat!

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 29, 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 28, 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 27, 2026

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

A big week ahead 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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 23, 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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 US continues to fall, and another Canadian airline is dropping flights...in your April 23 edition of Canada's Business Beat! #Kamloops

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 23, 2026

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 22, 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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 indicator that Trump is losing his shine...in your April 22 edition of Canada's Business Beat. Listen now for insights that matter to you!

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 21, 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 20, 2026

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 17, 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 16, 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 15, 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 14, 2026

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 13, 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price. In this episode: 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. The most relevant business news is just 2 minutes!

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 10, 2026

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The very 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/tv broadcaster, and legal fallout from the TransMountain Pipeline expansion...in your April 10 edition of Canada's Business Beat.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 9, 2026

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 8, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - April 7, 2026

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 31, 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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!

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 30, 2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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. #Kamloops #fraud

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 26, 2026

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Do you own a place at the lake? We have a new forecast for vacation home prices, a good news update on the job market, news that 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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 25, 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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 ride sharing service? Bob Price has your March 25 edition of Canada's #Business Beat. (Click the pic)

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 24, 2026

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 23, 2026

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 20, 2026

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 19, 2026

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 18, 2026

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 17, 2026

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 16, 2026

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 6, 2026

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500

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. #Kamloops #Calgary #Vancouver #Toronto

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 4, 2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 4, 2026

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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.

Canada's Business Beat with Bob Price - March 3, 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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.