As a physiotherapist, I founded one of the largest physiotherapy clinics in Vancouver. I'm now excited to be an Editor at WBN News and a consultant with Impresario Partners and the World Referral Network where entrepreneurs build relationships.
Cargo volumes at the Port of Vancouver rose 13% in early 2025, reflecting stronger Canadian exports and growing global trade through the country’s largest port.
Rising oil prices driven by the Iran conflict could increase transportation costs, squeeze margins, and impact consumer spending for Vancouver businesses.
Many Vancouver business owners are building walks, outdoor meetings, and time in nature into their workdays to support clearer thinking, better decisions, and more focused conversations.
In 2026, more businesses are redefining growth as stability rather than scale, using AI to improve productivity, consistency, and resilience without adding headcount or complexity.
As 2026 begins, many Vancouver businesses are scaling back paid advertising as rising costs and diminishing returns push them toward trust-based visibility, referrals, and earned credibility instead.
The 24th annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival returns January 21–February 8, 2026, featuring fixed-price menus across more than 450 restaurants, including Kitsilano favourites and downtown hotspots offering breakfast, lunch and dinner options for diners of all tastes.
Payment processing fees may seem minor, but for local businesses operating on tight margins, small percentage costs are adding up to a meaningful financial burden in 2026.
Kitsilano’s commercial mix is quietly changing as professional services and appointment-based businesses increasingly replace traditional retail. The shift reflects changing costs, consumer behaviour, and how local businesses now operate.
