Economy, Law & Politics

Program compliance is strong, but the sector prefers domestic workers

Proposal to buy the broadband and fibre provider was first made public in April

Picket lines have been set up at the plants in Richmond, North Vancouver, Annacis Island and Langley

Report finds the negative effects of rising interest rates are spreading

From the latest inflation numbers to results from a business outlook survey, and more

Employers issue lockout notice, union warns of strike affecting thousands of buildings

The call for input comes less than two weeks after a B.C. ombudsman report found the province's emergency support programs for disaster evacuees are outdated, under-resourced, inaccessible and poorly communicated

Lawsuits over the grain silo collapse has become a “quagmire,” the judge says

Meanwhile, most B.C. small business owners are optimistic about the future state of their businesses

Parliamentary budget officer also says it expects consumer spending to remain weak