Economy, Law & Politics

'Safest path forward': Province recommends Surrey continue with municipal force transition

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth has recommended the Surrey Police Service transition continue. The city can forego the recommendations and continue with RCMP if they wish

Apr 28, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

After economy posts strong start to 2023, new data suggests slowdown has begun

The Canadian economy is expected to stall this year and potentially enter a recession as high interest rates weigh on consumers and businesses

Apr 28, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

B.C. childcare company alleges defamation in Google reviews

Company alleges Port Moody parents gave one-star reviews and left comments that damaged its reputation

Apr 28, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Who’s Suing Whom: April 28, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court

Apr 28, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Ken Sim’s ex-chief of staff opens up about ABC election strategy

Kareem Allam spoke at a University of California, Berkeley online forum about Asian voters’ demands for change in Vancouver and San Francisco

Apr 27, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

BC Hydro found PCBs where it believed none existed

Records obtained via freedom of information request show the toxic chemical was present in certain components that were labelled 'PCB free'

Apr 27, 2023 4:05 PM Read more >

Foreign-interference office coming 'soon' but not yet ready to launch: Mendicino

Minister says he wants office up and running 'as soon as possible' — but wouldn't offer any specifics on a timeline

Apr 27, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

B.C. government can sue opioid companies in B.C. Supreme Court

The B.C. government began the putative class proceeding in August 2018 to recover health-care costs.

Apr 27, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

Conservatives wouldn't allow Teck takeover: Poilievre

Conservative leader says he would use the Investment Act to prevent takeover

Apr 27, 2023 10:24 AM Read more >

AI to help hoteliers operate more efficiently

Chatbots, price optimization, room security among ways the technology helping sector

Apr 27, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >