Debbie Balfour

The second half of 2026 opens with a structural question that did not exist a month ago: who decides when the most capable AI models reach the public, the company that built them or the government reviewing them first.

Global business confidence is being reset by AI funding risk, energy volatility, extreme heat, and slower trade momentum. Investors are no longer only asking what can grow—they are asking what can be funded, insured, shipped, cooled, and protected.

Development Cost Charges help fund infrastructure, but critics argue they increase housing prices. Who ultimately pays the cost of growth?

AI demand is now moving from a growth story to cost pressure. Markets are reacting as chip shortages, IPO uncertainty, energy risk, extreme heat, and trade policy all hit business planning simultaneously.

August Biniaz shares how investors can build sustainable passive income through multifamily real estate while avoiding common investment mistakes.

Ford has issued a Canadian recall affecting certain 2018–2024 Expedition SUVs due to chrome trim that may peel, creating sharp edges that can cause injuries.

Extreme weather, infrastructure stress, AI competition, central bank uncertainty, and capital flows are shaping today’s global business outlook. The strongest signal is no longer only markets. It is the rising pressure on systems that businesses depend on.

Surrey residents should understand fireworks regulations, safety considerations, enforcement measures, and liability risks before celebrating Canada Day.