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Socially responsible investing goes mainstream

Socially responsible investing goes mainstream

A clear conscience doesn’t necessarily mean a lower rate of return, wealth manager says
'Hung Parliament' could give Governor General tricky line to walk

'Hung Parliament' could give Governor General tricky line to walk

OTTAWA — With Canada facing a potential minority government after votes are cast Monday, Governor General Julie Payette, the former astronaut who has shown a propensity for bucking tradition and doing things her own way during her two years in office
BCLC CEO foresees conflicting interests with Crown agency during money laundering inquiry

BCLC CEO foresees conflicting interests with Crown agency during money laundering inquiry

Jim Lightbody seeks standing status in anticipation of conflicting interests between he and the Crown agency and its employees
Emergency-call device maker faces lawsuit for alleged breach of contract after Vancouver woman fell and couldn’t get up

Emergency-call device maker faces lawsuit for alleged breach of contract after Vancouver woman fell and couldn’t get up

BIV's lawsuit of the week
B.C. housing market, population post gains

B.C. housing market, population post gains

Annual July-over-July population growth in B.C. remained moderate in 2019 with the province growing by 70,170 persons or 1.4%. While decelerating from a 1.6% gain in 2018, this was consistent with national growth.
A close look at metrics reveals weakness in Canadian economy

A close look at metrics reveals weakness in Canadian economy

With the federal election on the doorstep, now is a good time to look at where Canada stands in overall prosperity and assess how the pronouncements being made by the party leaders stand up against the economic challenges facing the country.
Liberals silent, Conservatives backtrack on birth tourism fix

Liberals silent, Conservatives backtrack on birth tourism fix

Conservative Party of Canada “supports” birthright citizenship despite rising instances of birth tourism
Five Surrey ridings up for grabs with dissipated ‘red wave’

Five Surrey ridings up for grabs with dissipated ‘red wave’

All five ridings in Surrey went to the Liberals in 2015; in 2011, they won zero
Scheer, Trudeau, Singh haggle over potential minority government outcome

Scheer, Trudeau, Singh haggle over potential minority government outcome

OTTAWA — With four days before Canadians go to the polls, the leaders of Canada's three largest federal parties are arguing over how the country will be governed if there is a no clear winner after election day.
Trudeau sidesteps questions about Obama endorsement

Trudeau sidesteps questions about Obama endorsement

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — Justin Trudeau isn't saying whether the Liberal leader's team asked former U.S. president Barack Obama to endorse his campaign.