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Consumers’ angst; Big Oil’s big slide; auto industry’s alternative overdrive; more money’s good

Consumers’ angst; Big Oil’s big slide; auto industry’s alternative overdrive; more money’s good

Managing editor Timothy Renshaw on the news of the week
B.C. wages predicted to inch up 2.3% in 2016, Canada's lowest increase

B.C. wages predicted to inch up 2.3% in 2016, Canada's lowest increase

British Columbians aren’t likely to have a lot of extra cash burning holes in their pockets next year.
Provincial health ministry kept only one email about drug researcher firings

Provincial health ministry kept only one email about drug researcher firings

The British Columbia Health Ministry kept only one email over a period of two years about...
Economy grew slightly in August, says StatsCan

Economy grew slightly in August, says StatsCan

The Canadian economy expanded, albeit modestly, for the third consecutive month in...
B.C. small businesses more optimistic in October: CFIB

B.C. small businesses more optimistic in October: CFIB

Although small businesses in British Columbia are still feeling less optimistic than they were two years ago, their outlook has...
Vancouver city council votes to tear down viaducts

Vancouver city council votes to tear down viaducts

The Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts are coming down.
Report on economic freedom sparks Fraser Institute bickering

Report on economic freedom sparks Fraser Institute bickering

Founder and former economist each claim credit for originating the project that ranks freedom around the world
South Korea’s trade strategy woos B.C. businesses

South Korea’s trade strategy woos B.C. businesses

Free trade will help natural resources but critics still weighing benefits for other sectors
Editorial: Liberal dose of optimism not enough

Editorial: Liberal dose of optimism not enough

After a decade of Conservative party rule in Canada, the Liberals’ improbable election-night jump from third-place also-ran to majority government promises to be short-term tonic for Canada’s psyche.
Five big B.C. business issues Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government needs to address

Five big B.C. business issues Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government needs to address

Key initiatives require Ottawa’s attention if the federal Liberals’ surprising surge to power is to benefit B.C. significantly