Economy, Law & Politics

Volatility marks B.C.’s top finance deals since 2017

Average stock and debt deal value regained ground after crashing in 2020

Apr 8, 2022 12:00 AM Read more >

BC NDP flush with donated cash, taxpayer subsidies

Party’s annual financial report shows $9.47 million revenue and a $5.84 million surplus in 2021

Apr 7, 2022 4:10 PM Read more >

Why bad online reviews can sometimes be good for business

A new study shows that brand recognition among consumers is important in quelling negative online comments

Apr 7, 2022 3:24 PM Read more >

B.C. releases first weekly COVID-19 update

Data for deaths conflicts with previously released information

Apr 7, 2022 3:07 PM Read more >

Federal budget has key measures for mining, oil and gas

Budget includes critical minerals strategy, tax measure to allow small business growth

Apr 7, 2022 1:45 PM Read more >

As B.C. wildfires crisis spread, emergency officials took lessons on handling reporters

B.C. emergency management exec authorized “media training” contract for more than $6,000

Apr 7, 2022 9:57 AM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. decline from three-week high

Province tomorrow shifts to provide only weekly COVID-19 data updates

Apr 6, 2022 4:45 PM Read more >

Extradition hearing for retired Mexican general set for January

Eduardo Trauwitz is wanted in Mexico for allegedly facilitating the theft of at least 1.87 billion litres of hydrocarbon

Apr 6, 2022 4:12 PM Read more >

More than 100,000 people moved to B.C. in 2021

Of the 100,797 newcomers to B.C. in 2021, 67,000 were immigrants

Apr 6, 2022 3:21 PM Read more >

Province seeking public input on cannabis consumption spaces

"Cannabis consumption space" provides cannabis for on-site sale and use at spaces which could include cafes, lounges, concerts or festivals, ticketed or even spas

Apr 6, 2022 3:21 PM Read more >