Economy, Law & Politics

Another economic forecast suggests deeper contraction for B.C.

Deloitte economic forecast notes consumer spending outstripping household income

Jul 5, 2023 12:11 PM Read more >

Watchdog unveils guidelines to support mortgage-holders under financial stress

Lenders should avoid taking advantage of borrowers at risk: Financial Consumer Agency

Jul 5, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Canadians eligible for GST credit expected to receive 'grocery rebate' today

About 11M Canadians will receive the additional money alongside the regular GST credit payment

Jul 5, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Railway puts temporary embargo on Vancouver, on day five of B.C. port strike

Business organizations as well as officials in both Alberta and Saskatchewan have called on Ottawa to step in and end the strike

Jul 5, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

Signs of wage growth cooling encouraging amid inflation fight: economists

Wage growth is just one factor the Bank of Canada is eyeing in its ongoing fight against inflation, says BMO economist

Jul 5, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver club member loses COVID-19 vaccination case

Saul Kahn will not be getting reimbursed almost $3,000 from the tony Arbutus Club

Jul 5, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >

Port strike adds uncertainty for Metro Vancouver restaurateurs

Restaurant owners fear potential effects even though most food is trucked in, and not sent by freighters

Jul 4, 2023 4:40 PM Read more >

Elections BC bans former mayoral candidate's Progress Vancouver party

Mark Marissen was recently at a fundraiser with Jason McLean, from whom he received a prohibited $50,000 loan that resulted in Marissen being disqualified from running for local office

Jul 4, 2023 2:18 PM Read more >

B.C. company fined $157K for 'high-risk' school asbestos removal

Canstar Restorations has been handed a hefty fine for unsafe asbestos removal at an unnamed school in Langley, B.C.

Jul 4, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Gap between rich and poor in Canada widening at fastest-ever rate

Gap in net worth between the most and least wealthy was larger pre-pandemic

Jul 4, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >