Economy, Law & Politics

B.C. holding its own in economic headwinds

Against the backdrop of a choppy and risk-prone global economy and slowing growth in Canada, B.C. is poised to be atop the provincial growth rankings this year. The international economic picture has deteriorated since late 2014.

Jul 28, 2015 12:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver city planner Brian Jackson announces plans to retire

Vancouver’s manager of planning and development Brian Jackson announced July 26 he will retire by the end of the year

Jul 27, 2015 3:03 PM Read more >

One in five Canadians expects to carry debt past retirement age: CIBC

While most Canadians say they will be debt free before they turn 60, 21% of respondents to a CIBC poll say they will...

Jul 27, 2015 11:18 AM Read more >

Elections, Canadian discrimination, ambiverts and ginger beards

Reporter Tyler Orton tackles the topics that caught his eye this week

Jul 25, 2015 12:00 PM Read more >

Loonie headed to 75 cents by autumn: BMO

Canadians can expect the value of the loonie to drop even further this summer, reaching US$0.75 — or perhaps even lower — according to economists at BMO.

Jul 24, 2015 1:43 PM Read more >

$Battered gold bugs, rough roads for ride-shares, container freight fracas, pet air terminals$

Battered gold bugs, rough roads for ride-shares, container freight fracas, pet air terminals

Managing editor Timothy Renshaw on the news that caught his eye this week

Jul 24, 2015 12:00 PM Read more >

Life Lessons: Miranda Lam, McCarthy Tetrault

You don't need to have all the answers to put your hand up

Jul 22, 2015 2:00 PM Read more >

For sale: greenhouse used in failed vertical farm

Equipment is at the centre of a dispute between current owners and City of Vancouver

Jul 22, 2015 1:11 PM Read more >

Abbotsford-Mission to see some of Canada’s highest economic growth this year: Conference Board

Abbotsford-Mission can expect healthy economic growth this year and for the following...

Jul 22, 2015 9:41 AM Read more >

Employment in B.C. picks up for second straight month

British Columbia's labour market picked up again in June, following up May’s rebound with another strong gain in...

Jul 21, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >