Economy, Law & Politics

Byelection for Kelowna-West set for Feb. 14

Liberal Ben Stewart, who gave up his seat for Christy Clark, to run again

Jan 16, 2018 11:00 PM Read more >

Michelle Obama to speak at second Vancouver event

A second event with Michelle Obama has been added to the former U.S. First Lady's Vancouver schedule after her first speaking engagement sold out in record time.

Jan 16, 2018 2:00 PM Read more >

First Nations file civil claims in attempt to stop Site C construction

West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations file two separate claims in BC Supreme Court

Jan 16, 2018 10:32 AM Read more >

B.C. employment ends the year on a high note

B.C.’s labour market capped off a strong year with a modest employment uptick and a further decline to an already rock-bottom unemployment rate. Employment rose by 5,600 persons to 2.491 million, up 0.2% from November, following a 0.

Jan 16, 2018 5:00 AM Read more >

Aboriginal-owned coffee company sues Terrace and Kitasoo Band Council over ‘Spirit Bear’ trademark

Defendants accused of pressuring the company to sign a licensing deal “under duress”

Jan 15, 2018 11:00 PM Read more >

Nine highlights from the 2017 State of the North report

The economy of Northern B.C. has stabilized after a commodity price slide in 2014, says a new report on the region. The Northern Development Initiative Trust released its 2017 State of the North report on Jan. 9.

Jan 15, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Why the potential U.S. crackdown on cannabis companies could help Canadian firms

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ move to rescind a set of guidelines that loosened enforcement of federal marijuana laws has Canadian cannabis-sector executives optimistic that they will benefit from the change.

Jan 15, 2018 8:45 AM Read more >

BIV on Roundhouse January 12: 'Writing on the wall' for NAFTA – but it's not what you think

Carlo Dade from the Canada West Foundation analyzes the latest in Canada-U.S. relations. Cam Battley from Aurora Cannabis discusses the company's rapid expansion

Jan 12, 2018 9:00 AM Read more >

CEO leaves Coast Capital for banking job in Regina

The CEO of one B.C.’s largest credit unions is bidding adieu to the West Coast for a banking job in the Prairies. Coast Capital Savings announced Wednesday (January 10) Dan Coulter has resigned as its president and CEO.

Jan 11, 2018 8:20 AM Read more >

George Affleck calls for review of small business strategy in Vancouver

NPA City Councillor to motion City staff at next Vancouver City Council meeting

Jan 9, 2018 1:06 PM Read more >