Economy, Law & Politics

ICBC has yet to provide full road map of planned auto premium changes

Details scant on how vehicle damage claims will affect new premium calculations

Apr 24, 2019 2:55 PM Read more >

Ottawa invests $3.75m into Trade Accelerator, Export Navigator programs in B.C.

Ottawa is investing a combined $3.75 million in a pair of programs aimed at boosting international exports and trade from small businesses based in B.C., officials said today. The funding for the two programs - $1.

Apr 23, 2019 1:05 PM Read more >

Alberta: open for business and ready for war

B.C. now politically isolated in wake of Jason Kenney’s election win in Alberta

Apr 23, 2019 7:00 AM Read more >

Realtor claims she was forced out of brokerage after being forced to work with colleague who assaulted her

BIV's lawsuit of the week

Apr 22, 2019 4:22 PM Read more >

Unlicensed North Van maker of nutritional supplements faces charges

A North Vancouver man, who describes himself as a formulator of nutritional supplements, is facing charges under the Food and Drug Act.

Apr 22, 2019 9:11 AM Read more >

North Van businesses risk being ‘taxed out’ following 27% assessment spike

The highest is too high and the best isn’t good enough. That’s the message the City of North Vancouver will send to Victoria in a bid to convince the provincial government to review the practise of basing property values on “highest and best use.

Apr 20, 2019 12:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver police will focus on vendors selling cannabis to minors at 4/20

With the city’s annual 4/20 event set for this Saturday at Sunset Beach, Vancouver police Wednesday urged parents to talk to teens about the “risks of attending a large, unsanctioned cannabis event.

Apr 18, 2019 3:07 PM Read more >

Iain Black to leave GVBOT

The president and CEO will begin work in the technology and new economy sector

Apr 18, 2019 12:54 PM Read more >

Illegal eyewash and drops being sold at Richmond store: Health Canada

Health Canada is warning consumers that a Richmond-based cosmetics store is selling unauthorized eyewash and eye drops, both of which could pose significant health risks.

Apr 18, 2019 10:59 AM Read more >

B.C. adds tougher rules for party bus operators as grad season nears

The B.C. government has announced new regulations for the party bus industry.

Apr 18, 2019 10:31 AM Read more >