Economy, Law & Politics

Ratings agency Moody’s on May 9 affirmed B.C.’s Aaa (stable) long-term credit rating, which is a significant because it helps the province service its debt at lower interest rates.

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade economic scorecard gives region a ‘B’, but serious competitive challenges remain

Another week, another solid showing for B.C.’s economy. Average weekly earnings in B.C. edged higher from January by 0.1%, holding steady near $958 in February, according to Statistics Canada’s survey of payroll employment, earnings and hours.

British Columbians approve of some of the governing NDP’s policies on housing-related issues but not others, and overall opinions are mixed about how they are doing, according to the results of a new Angus Reid survey released May 9, exactly one year

Drop in staff numbers this year ends four years of continuous growth in the sector

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 May 2, 2018. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

Vancouver Island man proposes draft bill titled the Site C Dam Project Cancellation Act

The dollar volume of B.C.’s retail sales was up 0.4% in February to $7.13 billion compared with January.

Many British Columbians could be facing property tax increases to cover the province’s shift away from Medical Services Plan premiums.

The Canadian economy has recovered after a minor energy-related 0.1% drop in January, according to new data from Statistics Canada, and analysts are calling the bounce-back “better than expected,” as it beat the street’s expectation of 0.3%.