Economy, Law & Politics

Today (June 7) is Tax Freedom Day—the day Canadian families have made enough money to pay all their tax bills for the year as levied by all levels of government—according to a Fraser Institute report released this morning.

Crown auto insurer’s net income plummets in face of higher claims, cyber security threats, shifting demographics

Payroll counts and weekly earnings estimates for March remained aligned with our outlook for another year of solid growth for B.C.’s economy. Paid employment counts in B.C. jumped 0.

Lighting and communal space design new to the Canadian legal industry

Increased challenges in patenting diagnostic methods for companies in Canada could stifle innovation and investment 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 June 1, 2016. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

Rise in medical marijuana use, aboriginal business among sources of new work

Franchising veterans Brian Scudamore and Gary Charlwood are each building their fourth franchise brand

In politics, there is a time to admit a mistake before it is too costly. Then there is a time when it is just too late.

Larco Investments’ holdings include Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Park Royal Shopping Centre and Burnaby’s Bridge Studios