Economy, Law & Politics

Data Points “Build, baby, build” is the B.C. housing market mantra as urban-area starts accelerated to a hefty 49,600 annualized units in December, up from a 44,890-unit pace in November.

On the same day that federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau clarified the federal government’s proposals to limit “income sprinkling” as a way for high-income owners of private companies to reduce their taxes, the Senate finance committee released its

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended January 17, 2018. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

A former member of Simon Fraser University’s board of governors and a former director of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority are suing internet radio broadcaster Media Waves Communications Inc. and several others, claiming they were defamed in online postings and radio call-in shows that falsely accused them of misappropriating grant money doled out by the B.C. government.

What does success look like to others? This infographic breaks down the results of a poll of 2,000 Americans.

Transportation problems flagged as threat to economy

Marijuana legalization is around the corner and longstanding Canadian institutions that have traditionally been cold to cannabis are warming up to the industry.

CFA Society Vancouver panellists discuss rising interest rates and inflation worries at annual forecast dinner

Dr. Copper gives global economy excellent bill of health

The Bank of Canada raised its overnight interest rate to 1.25% on Wednesday – its highest level in nearly a decade.