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Les Leyne: Throne speech on instant economic growth goes against the NDP grain

Les Leyne: Throne speech on instant economic growth goes against the NDP grain

The concept of patriotism eroded dramatically as the initial unity against COVID-19 started to fail, and as antipathy to the Trudeau government took hold. It’s back with a vengeance now.
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Tech startups, miners score big points on TSX Venture 50 list

Tech startups, miners score big points on TSX Venture 50 list

TORONTO — Technology and mining companies topped this year's TSX Venture 50 list amid the ongoing push for a piece of the energy transition, the latest edition of the ranking shows.
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Dix gives Williams Lake hope of saving power plant

Dix gives Williams Lake hope of saving power plant

Williams Lake cancels delegation to Victoria after assurances from energy minister
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How a potential trade war could increase strata fees in B.C.

How a potential trade war could increase strata fees in B.C.

Insurance, capital projects, contracts predicted to cost more in near future
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B.C. business lobbying organizations see executive shake-ups

B.C. business lobbying organizations see executive shake-ups

Fiona Famulak leaving role as president and CEO at BC Chamber of Commerce; Ken Peacock has left role as chief economist at Business Council of BC
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Kirk LaPointe: B.C. throne speech charts rough economic waters with a wary eye on Trump

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. throne speech charts rough economic waters with a wary eye on Trump

Province’s economic struggles demand bold action, but throne speech leaves key questions unanswered
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Vancouver police chief Adam Palmer to retire in April

Vancouver police chief Adam Palmer to retire in April

Palmer: "I've had other opportunities come my way that I want to explore."
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Should Vancouver bars and pubs serve alcohol until 2 a.m. every night?

Should Vancouver bars and pubs serve alcohol until 2 a.m. every night?

The city is proposing charter changes that include a shared last call for all liquor-serving restaurants.
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Strong U.S. dollar to fuel B.C. tourism even amid trade war, says expert

Strong U.S. dollar to fuel B.C. tourism even amid trade war, says expert

Tourism leaders say favourable exchange rate outweighs tariff concerns as American visitors book B.C. vacations
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Energy stocks help boost S&P/TSX composite index, U.S. stocks eke out gains

Energy stocks help boost S&P/TSX composite index, U.S. stocks eke out gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Tuesday, helped by strength in the energy sector as the prices for oil and natural gas climbed, while U.S. stock markets eked out gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 165.61 points at 25,648.
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