Economy, Law & Politics

Volkswagen’s rough ride; Willie Nelson’s weed; selfies’ safety warning

Managing editor Timothy Renshaw on the news he noted this week

Sep 25, 2015 1:19 PM Read more >

Canada’s tourism sector grew in midst of economic contraction

Canadian tourism is benefitting both from staycationing locals and an increase in international tourists

Sep 25, 2015 9:30 AM Read more >

Stats revision shows U.S. economy grew 3.9% in second quarter

As the loonie falls to the lowest levels in 11 years and Canada’s economy struggles to turn over, the American economy seems to be headed in the opposite direction

Sep 25, 2015 9:21 AM Read more >

Loonie hits 11-year low amid discouraging Chinese economic data

The loonie’s downward momentum is carrying on after hitting...

Sep 24, 2015 10:01 AM Read more >

Vancouver economy to see Canada’s strongest growth in 2015: Conference Board

A strong manufacturing sector is expected to push Vancouver into top spot when it comes to...

Sep 23, 2015 11:14 AM Read more >

Support for federal NDP slipping in B.C.: Insights West

Mulcair still has highest approval rating but not seen as best money manager, finds poll

Sep 23, 2015 10:00 AM Read more >

British Columbians’ retail spending slips in July

Overall, Canadians spent more in July but not at levels expected by analysts

Sep 23, 2015 8:59 AM Read more >

Surrey credit union riding rising wave of market fragmentation

Coast Capital aiming to capitalize on major shifts in demographic and consumer behaviour

Sep 22, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Profile of Bruce Hayne, councillor, City of Surrey

Entrepreneur pushing Surrey city innovation initiative

Sep 22, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Weak dollar softening the blow of plummeting oil: Bank of Canada governor

The sharp decline in Canada’s dollar is helping to protect the country in the midst of falling oil prices that have lowered the national income the past year, according to the head of the Bank of Canada (BoC).

Sep 21, 2015 2:23 PM Read more >