Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

BIV RSS Newsletter

Lawsuit highlights when employers can limit employees' political speech

Lawsuit highlights when employers can limit employees' political speech

Former diversity director sues Northern Health for constructive dismissal after her support for Palestinians
Read more >
Interest rates have further to fall, but fixed mortgage rates are already nearing their bottom

Interest rates have further to fall, but fixed mortgage rates are already nearing their bottom

Tuesday’s lower-than-expected inflation report means that quicker and steeper interest rate cuts are expected from the Canadian central bank
Read more >
New area code coming to B.C. in 2025

New area code coming to B.C. in 2025

The 257 area code will be launched to increase the supply of phone numbers in the province
Read more >

Canada Revenue Agency fires 330 employees over CERB claims during pandemic

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says it has terminated 330 employees for inappropriately receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit during the pandemic, giving its final update on an internal review.
Read more >
Here's how much electrification could save Canadian households

Here's how much electrification could save Canadian households

Report finds Metro Vancouver household could save between $286 and $777 a month even after purchasing new vehicles and equipment.
Read more >
B.C. employers: Are you ready for new first-aid requirements?

B.C. employers: Are you ready for new first-aid requirements?

New changes are taking place on Nov. 1 for all B.C. employers.
Read more >
New BC Housing project surprises Vancouver small businesses

New BC Housing project surprises Vancouver small businesses

South Granville shop owners say they weren’t told about the 114-unit supportive housing plan
Read more >
Is my former employer allowed to not provide a reason for letting me go?

Is my former employer allowed to not provide a reason for letting me go?

While an employer can terminate employment for almost any reason, the one exception is that you can’t be fired for a discriminatory reason
Read more >
Decline in B.C. manufacturing sector nearing ‘crisis level’

Decline in B.C. manufacturing sector nearing ‘crisis level’

CME issues dire prognosis for province’s manufacturing sector.
Read more >
Will B.C. cranberries make it to Thanksgiving dinner after warm harvest season?

Will B.C. cranberries make it to Thanksgiving dinner after warm harvest season?

Delayed crops highlight climate challenges as election candidates promise support for farmers.
Read more >