Economy, Law & Politics

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a $3.9 billion deficit in the first two months of the fiscal year. The result for the April-to-May period compared to a $1.5 billion surplus for the same stretch last year. Revenues increased $6.5 billion, or 8.

Mayor Jack Crompton encourages dialogue between commercial landlords and tenants in light of recent local business closures

B.C.'s Ukrainian leaders call on Vancouver council for use of theatre, spot to place historical statue.

VANCOUVER — A researcher who looked into deaths during the eight hottest days of B.C.'s deadly heat dome says that equitably addressing the impacts of climate change would mean placing a larger focus on people living in poverty.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked lower Thursday, weighed down by losses in the industrial sector, while U.S. markets were mixed. A better-than-expected U.S.

Although advisors play a critical role in detecting cognitive decline, the matter remains a delicate one.

PENTICTON — The B.C. government says wineries can import grapes and juice to make their 2024 vintages after "devastating" losses this winter. The province says allowing winemakers to import grapes from outside B.C.

TORONTO — Losses in industrial and base metal stocks dragged Canada's main stock index lower Wednesday, while markets in the U.S. slid.

Experts expect higher costs, lower demand for app-based services starting in September.

Richmond commercial property investment manager was deregistered for securities regulations violations.