Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Economy, Law & Politics

BCGEU sues ex-treasurer over alleged misappropriation of $175K

BCGEU sues ex-treasurer over alleged misappropriation of $175K

Union claims Lois Higgins, the former treasurer of its community social services members, breached a settlement agreement that had 'resolved' differences around nearly $175,000 in misappropriated union funds
Read more >
Tsawout Nation embarks on economic development push, from seaweed to whale-watching to construction

Tsawout Nation embarks on economic development push, from seaweed to whale-watching to construction

At the core is a desire to look ahead seven generations
Read more >
Sikh groups ask Canadian political parties to present 'united front' against India

Sikh groups ask Canadian political parties to present 'united front' against India

Trudeau revealed in Parliament last week that Canadian intelligence services were investigating possible ties between the Indian government and the fatal shooting of a Canadian in B.C. earlier this year
Read more >
Protesters sue Trans Mountain, security contractor, alleging assault

Protesters sue Trans Mountain, security contractor, alleging assault

The incidents are alleged to have taken place in Blue River on Sept. 15, 2021
Read more >
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (Sept. 25-29)

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (Sept. 25-29)

From economic reconciliation to Aritizia earnings, and more
Read more >
Opinion: Playing Monopoly with public projects and taxpayer money

Opinion: Playing Monopoly with public projects and taxpayer money

Governments should not be telling private sector investors how they should do their jobs
Read more >
B.C. premier suspects Ottawa holding back information about foreign interference

B.C. premier suspects Ottawa holding back information about foreign interference

'I expressed my frustration in the meeting with the CSIS director about our inability to get more concrete information.'
Read more >
Remove racist language in land title documents, UBCM tells Victoria

Remove racist language in land title documents, UBCM tells Victoria

Vancouver Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung said Metro Vancouver municipalities once restricted Asians in many areas
Read more >
How does India's visa office suspension affect Canadian travellers?

How does India's visa office suspension affect Canadian travellers?

India has two visa processing centres in B.C.: one in Vancouver and one in Surrey
Read more >
Coho Collective Kitchens buys Purebread Bakery for $10.2M

Coho Collective Kitchens buys Purebread Bakery for $10.2M

Purebread has seven B.C. bakeries
Read more >