Economy, Law & Politics

Strategic gifting: well-chosen, well-timed gifts stand out

It might seem obvious that the most important people for your business success are your employees and your customers. So what are you doing to show your appreciation? Gone are the days of giving a gold watch when an employee retires.

Jun 11, 2018 12:00 AM Read more >

B.C. loses 12,000 jobs in May

BMO economist says Ontario has overtaken B.C. as growth leader for jobs

Jun 8, 2018 10:41 AM Read more >

Ex-Surrey mayor Dianne Watts joins Canfor board

Former politician will be one of two women serving as board directors for the forestry company

Jun 8, 2018 9:49 AM Read more >

Infographic: Six factors that influence exchange rates

Exchange rates fluctuate constantly. What exactly is behind this? This infographic outlines six factors that drive changes in exchange rates

Jun 8, 2018 12:00 AM Read more >

Senate passes Cannabis Act by vote of 56-30

The Canadian Senate voted to approve the Cannabis Act by a vote of 56-30 with one abstention just after 6 p.m. B.C. time on June 7.

Jun 7, 2018 6:25 PM Read more >

Man accused of laundering more than $800m found living at River Rock casino

Multi-agency team arrested casino high-roller Dan Bui Shun Jin, who is being investigated all over the world

Jun 7, 2018 11:01 AM Read more >

B.C. law firms adding more lawyers to their rosters

But the average number at Metro Vancouver’s largest firms is still down from 2015 peak

Jun 7, 2018 7:00 AM Read more >

Senate rejects series of Cannabis Act amendments as final vote nears

Proposed amendments that failed included banning smoking cannabis in own home if kids present

Jun 6, 2018 5:26 PM Read more >

Former Supreme Court of Canada judges, politicians find new careers at B.C. law firms

Those who have been at the pinnacle of legal or political life add prestige to firms while also attracting clients

Jun 5, 2018 10:10 AM Read more >

Database: How much did ICBC pay your lawyers' law firm?

Search for your lawyers' law firm to see how much the firm has been paid by ICBC since 2009

Jun 5, 2018 10:04 AM Read more >