WBN News - South Delta

Streaming companies like Netflix, Apple Studios, and Amazon MGM Studios are playing an increasingly significant role in Oscar nominations and awards campaigns.

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.

Canadians are hearing about “February pension changes,” but most 2026 updates actually began January 1. Here’s what’s really changing with CPP, CPP2, and OAS — and what it means for payroll and retirees.

Bartering is back — and this time, it’s powered by AI. As small businesses face tightening margins and rising costs, cash-free trading is becoming a practical strategy again. With AI BarterNet launching Dec. 15, 2025, modern bartering is faster, smarter, and built for today’s economy.

As global supply chains remain unpredictable, South Delta businesses are turning closer to home. From restaurants serving fish right off the Ladner docks to retailers highlighting Boundary Bay farms.

Metro Vancouver’s 2025 wood-burning bylaw requires UCB residents to register appliances, follow best practices, or upgrade. Other cities may soon follow this model.

As fall approaches, South Delta businesses are balancing the seasonal shift as student workers head back to school. From cafés and retail shops to trades apprenticeships, local employers are adapting schedules, investing in youth, and preparing the next generation of South Delta’s workforce.

Fraser River floating homes are making waves in BC real estate, drawing investors with lifestyle and rental potential.