Economy, Law & Politics

Twice last month I was quizzed by media whether the current downturn in the resource sector spells the end for northern B.C.’s economy – the implication being the north is destined for the dole if it can’t monetize its timber, rocks and energy.

The champagne flutes are empty, the honeymoon suite has been vacated and the residual buzz on the flight back was the last carefree taste of ecstasy.

Canada needs a more proactive model of medicine, doctor says

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 March 23, 2016. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

Jock Finlayson, executive vice-president and chief policy officer for the Business Council of British Columbia, and Niels Veldhuis, president of the Fraser Institute, go head to head

Alongside most other provinces, B.C. posted a strong pickup in January retail sales after a December pullback. Sales reached a seasonally adjusted $6.11 billion, up 2.3% from December and 9% from a year ago.

A roundup of B.C. business highlights from the Trudeau/Morneau economic road map for Canada

The B.C. government is considering a bigger-than-expected increase to the province’s $10.45 minimum wage, which will be the lowest in the country as of April 1.

Broadway subway, Surrey light rail studies should have been completed in late summer 2015, but work continues on both

This may be difficult, however, as the board believes the government’s spending projections may be unrealistic