Economy, Law & Politics

Public puts transportation issue on the election map

Mayoral candidates back LRT as the way to meet needs of the fast-growing city

Nov 3, 2014 10:00 PM Read more >

Diplomatic missions

New U.S. consul general for B.C. and Yukon, Lynne Platt, has been networking with Vancouver’s business community to understand how to stimulate bilateral trade

Nov 3, 2014 10:00 PM Read more >

Neighbourhood concerns sparked over controversial city development decisions

Protests, lawsuits generated by major towers and housing projects

Nov 3, 2014 10:00 PM Read more >

Expats in Canada

Where are most expats living in Canada from? Where do they work? Why did they move here? This infographic offers some insight.

Nov 1, 2014 1:28 PM Read more >

Canada's slow march to alcohol reform

Liberalization of alcohol sales indicative of the end of the moral state

Nov 1, 2014 1:02 PM Read more >

Scandals, silly statements and taxing the Internet

Last week the news was dominated by the saga of Jian Ghomeshi and the CBC

Oct 31, 2014 9:35 AM Read more >

GDP contracts 0.1% in August; CAD takes a hit on announcement

Analysts have further downgraded their expectations for economic growth in Canada

Oct 31, 2014 7:59 AM Read more >

B.C. lawyers vote against allowing Trinity Western University law grads to practise in B.C.

74% majority vote and 59% turnout pass thresholds needed for vote to be binding

Oct 30, 2014 5:31 PM Read more >

Tim Hortons-Burger King deal could bite Canadians in the wallet: report

Unlike a box of Timbits, the proposed merger between Burger King and Tim Hortons won’t be a sweet deal for Canadians, according to a new report.

Oct 30, 2014 11:28 AM Read more >

Mine closures contribute to 60-70% jobless rate in Tumbler Ridge, says deputy mayor

Hundreds of people in the district of Tumbler Ridge lost their jobs in a rash of mine closures this year. But the town’s exact rate of unemployment ...

Oct 30, 2014 8:37 AM Read more >