Economy, Law & Politics

B.C. banks and credit unions fined for mortgage documentation failures

Consumer watchdog says it found systemic failures by financial institutions not complying with mortgage discharge rules in the wake of a major fraud case in B.C.

Jul 7, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Eby criticizes 'absolutely disgraceful' Facebook and Google for threats to cut off news content

B.C. government considers pulling its advertising from tech titans

Jul 7, 2023 8:22 AM Read more >

B.C. employment takes a hit as province loses 2,600 jobs in June

Unemployment rate jumps by 0.6 percentage points to 5.6%

Jul 7, 2023 5:52 AM Read more >

Statistics Canada reports $3.4B merchandise trade deficit for May

The B.C. port strike will likely put a dent in July's trade figures, says economist

Jul 6, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s post-port-strike quest: replace Robin

CFO Victor Pang appointed interim president and CEO while VFPA board of directors embarks on search for Robin Silvester’s replacement

Jul 6, 2023 10:42 AM Read more >

Union says B.C. port employers want government to do 'dirty work' to end strike

Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan has so far resisted calls to legislate the strikers back to work

Jul 6, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Who’s Suing Whom: July 6, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court

Jul 6, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver money manager Odlum Brown turns 100

Firm manages nearly $18 billion in client assets

Jul 5, 2023 4:43 PM Read more >

Strike could cost $250M per week, experts say, with consumers taking a hit too

Industry organizations say the job action will back up shipments and boost prices on goods in shorter supply

Jul 5, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Hong Kong democracy activist in Vancouver as bounty issued for arrest

Elmer Yuen is calling on Ottawa to abolish its extradition treaty with Hong Kong

Jul 5, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >