Economy, Law & Politics

Tsawwassen First Nation elects new chief

Another chief for burgeoning community

Apr 8, 2019 10:52 AM Read more >

Businessman sues Vancouver independent school to return $500,000 donation

BIV's lawsuit of the week

Apr 5, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

B.C. adds 7,900 jobs in March as losses mount across Canada

What happened: B.C. adds 7,900 jobs in March Why it matters: The province is running against national trends, which saw a slight decline in employment last month B.C.

Apr 5, 2019 7:48 AM Read more >

Average value of top finance deals more than doubles

B.C. stock and debt deals lead the charge on growth with M&As not far behind

Apr 5, 2019 12:00 AM Read more >

New Crown agency aimed at changing administration of financial services regulations in B.C.

Arm's-length B.C. Financial Services Authority will replace the government-run Financial Institutions Commission

Apr 4, 2019 6:00 PM Read more >

B.C. eyes smaller pot growers to fight product shortage

Province may move to marijuana microproducers to meet demand, minister of solicitor general and public safety says

Apr 4, 2019 2:14 PM Read more >

Tougher role urged for B.C.’s police watchdog

Civilian office should be empowered to investigate misconduct, group says

Apr 4, 2019 10:19 AM Read more >

Speculation tax declaration requirements under scrutiny

B.C. privacy commissioner reviewing government’s demands for information

Apr 4, 2019 9:21 AM Read more >

B.C. retail spending hits $7.3 billion in January

Retail spending in B.C. rebounded in January as retailers posted their strongest monthly sales gain since April 2018. Total sales jumped 1.4% from December to a seasonally adjusted $7.28 billion.

Apr 4, 2019 12:00 AM Read more >

Levy will stall industry: BCBC

Business council takes aim at B.C. carbon tax

Apr 4, 2019 12:00 AM Read more >