Economy, Law & Politics

Top business stories of the week (May 1-5)

From potential troubles in Hollywood North to some unexpected news in the job market – and more

May 5, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Mike McDonald: Reflections on Gordon Campbell, 30 years after he sought the BC Liberal leadership

Gordon Campbell revived and defined the BC Liberal brand

May 5, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Resources are still a major pillar of B.C. economy: study

Forestry export values to decline while energy exports will increase over next five years, BCBC predicts

May 5, 2023 1:08 PM Read more >

In the Courts: Friendship didn’t dictate B.C. plant’s layoff and recall plans, court finds

Employee’s refusal of offer to return to work condemned wrongful dismissal claim

May 5, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

AI: Reducing lawyers’ workloads and costs with artificial intelligence technology

Automation, not advice, the current path forward for artificial intelligence in the legal sector

May 5, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Pointed questions about an MLA's expenses unfurl an unexpected answer

BC United questions ran into answers they didn't anticipate

May 5, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Employment bounces back slightly as B.C. adds 2,100 jobs in April

Unemployment rate, meanwhile, jumps 0.5 percentage points

May 5, 2023 5:53 AM Read more >

Who’s Suing Whom: May 5, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court

May 5, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Crown counsel still mulling election charge against newly hired Adrian Dix aide

The aide is the New Westminster School Board chair under investigation for breaking a municipal election law last fall

May 4, 2023 4:47 PM Read more >

Corporate forecasts pointing to continued tourism boom

Airlines, cruiselines, hotel operators raise guidance for business operations through 2023

May 4, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >