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Editorial: Union card-check concerns in B.C.

Editorial: Union card-check concerns in B.C.

Much has been made of what the BC NDP minority government plans to give British Columbians if it manages to retain the reins of power for any length of time, but not enough has been discussed about what it plans to take away from the province’s citiz
Britain grapples with snap election surprise, Brexit complications and terrorist attacks

Britain grapples with snap election surprise, Brexit complications and terrorist attacks

U.K. elections It was an election that brought back a semblance of two-party politics. Both Conservatives and Labour could claim victory.
Amazon’s appetite for disruption takes bite out of food industry

Amazon’s appetite for disruption takes bite out of food industry

Amazon is intent on becoming the world’s most powerful retailer, with the help of food sales. Amazon’s US$13 billion takeover of Whole Foods isn’t shocking. It’s been rumoured for months.
Throne speech sets government on road to renewal or another election

Throne speech sets government on road to renewal or another election

Much as her foes disbelieve there is a sincere Christy Clark somewhere in there, last week’s throne speech of necessary directional change was one she had to authorize and be comfortable with delivering should an election ensue.
What the Harvard Business School doesn’t understand about purpose, but you should

What the Harvard Business School doesn’t understand about purpose, but you should

During my time as a graduate student at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, there was always a not-so-subtle criticism about our business school friends across the river. Business per se was not the problem.
Proliferation of perils ahead with repeal of pot prohibition

Proliferation of perils ahead with repeal of pot prohibition

The federal government’s plan to legalize marijuana is another nail in the coffin of Canada’s expensive and wasteful war on drugs.
Editorial: Problems with port privatization push

Editorial: Problems with port privatization push

The C.D. Howe Institute makes some compelling arguments in its recent report on privatizing the operations of Canada’s major seaports.
Poll finds politicians at bottom of trust list for professions – again

Poll finds politicians at bottom of trust list for professions – again

Insights West asks Canadians every year about their views on a wide range of professions.
Coming clean: the growing value of investing with your values

Coming clean: the growing value of investing with your values

"Put your money where your ethics are.” For many people, that’s asking a lot. Most of us invest money to survive, educate our children or get us through retirement. For many people it’s more important that the money is growing than that it’s “clean.
Travel alert: India’s cash crunch crisis can be bad for business

Travel alert: India’s cash crunch crisis can be bad for business

It was 5 p.m. on a hot summer day in May, and we were cashless in India. My family and I stayed in Shiridi, a city north of Mumbai.