Economy, Law & Politics

British Columbia saw a drop in wholesale sales in June after three consecutive monthly gains, Statistics Canada announced August 20.

Kovacevic Consult Inc., John Kovacevic, Paolo Venturi and Tommaso Ferrari are suing Coastal Contacts Inc. for allegedly bailing on a consulting agreement before Coastal raised $430 million from a European eyewear firm with their help.

The Economist has released its annual ranking of the world’s most livable cities and although Vancouver hasn’t topped the list since 2011, the city is still considered one of the best places in the world in which to live.

Pork farms face fallout from political dispute

Secondary school students get head start on the wider world by launching a charity

BC's export recovery continued in June as export sales posted a fourth increase in five months. International exports jumped more than 5% from May and 23% from a year ago in June to a seasonally adjusted $3.25 billion. This was the highest monthly sales figure since the mid-2000s with growth primarily reflecting stronger physical shipments, rather than higher prices. The key monthly export drivers were energy, mining and various manufactured and consumer goods.

The unemployment rate in British Columbia has slipped down to 5.9% in July from 6.2% in June, according to revised Statistics Canada data released August 15.

Photos posted on social media August 14 revealed Canadian Pacific has started removing community gardens and structures at the south end of Arbutus Corridor.

NPA mayoral candidate Kirk LaPointe says the Vision Vancouver-dominated city council has dropped the ball on negotiating for the Arbutus Corridor.

NPA mayoral candidate Kirk LaPointe is vowing to run a campaign that is free of personal attacks.