Economy, Law & Politics

Beedie deal with Bond Capital highlights rise of merchant banking

Sector involves wealthy families buying equity stakes in ventures and lending money

May 4, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

B.C. to lead Canada in economic growth in 2015: BMO

B.C. is poised to lead the provinces in economic growth for the first time in a decade, according to BMO’s Blue Book report.

May 4, 2015 8:42 AM Read more >

Choosing an adviser

Choosing a financial adviser is as important as choosing investments

May 4, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver's newest business incubator will target aboriginal entrepreneurs

Simon Fraser University is starting a new business incubator program designed for aboriginal entrepreneurs, the first program of its kind in Canada.

May 1, 2015 3:38 PM Read more >

Role reversal? China’s F-Pacific expands manufacturing, headquarters in Vancouver

It’s not uncommon for a North American company to export its manufacturing to China.

May 1, 2015 3:13 PM Read more >

Power suits, job ads, negotiating a salary and you’re not too old

Editor-in-chief Fiona Anderson on the news that caught her eye this week

May 1, 2015 1:42 PM Read more >

A decent man’s daughter takes the helm in Alberta

By Peter Stockland On an October day three decades ago, I watched aboard a plane taxiing for takeoff at Edmonton’s Municipal Airport as the body of then NDP leader Grant Notley was off-loaded from another aircraft.

May 1, 2015 1:32 PM Read more >

GDP holds steady in February despite oil patch struggles

"Flat is the new up," according to one Canadian economist

Apr 30, 2015 9:01 AM Read more >

Vancouver public to have input on marijuana dispensaries

The public will have a chance to give their input on Vancouver’s proposal to...

Apr 29, 2015 11:39 AM Read more >

Happy about CRA’s five-day tax filing extension? Thank one B.C. accountant

Many Canadians are breathing a sigh of relief this week, thanks to the quick action of a Sidney, B.C. accountant

Apr 29, 2015 11:32 AM Read more >