Economy, Law & Politics

Exports and construction to drive B.C. economy over next five years

The economy in British Columbia is expected to gain strength through 2019, and a large part of this growth will be led by...

Nov 27, 2014 9:44 AM Read more >

‘Insatiable and contagious’ hunger pushes B.C.’s indy brokerages past big banks

While big banks back most online brokerages in Canada, two independent operations based in Vancouver have been outperforming the competition consistently for years.

Nov 27, 2014 9:08 AM Read more >

CUPE files libel suit against NPA and Kirk LaPointe

CUPE BC is following in the footsteps of Mayor Gregor Robertson and Councillor Geoff Meggs by launching ...

Nov 27, 2014 8:50 AM Read more >

Buy America rules shut B.C. companies out of B.C. project

Prince Rupert ferry terminal leased by Alaska can be built by Canadians, but local companies can’t supply the steel

Nov 26, 2014 11:15 AM Read more >

Canada Post profit drops 81%

Canada Post Corporation has announced it had before-tax profit of $13 million in the third quarter of 2014, representing a drop of ...

Nov 26, 2014 9:48 AM Read more >

Vancouver named most entrepreneurial city in Canada

While Vancouver may have a reputation as a laid-back town where people bask in the lifestyle, Futurpreneur Canada has named it the most entrepreneurial city in the country.

Nov 26, 2014 9:37 AM Read more >

"Eat-what-you-kill capitalists" should care about income inequality too

Vancouver economist argues Canada's tax system needs an overhaul

Nov 26, 2014 7:36 AM Read more >

Ban on cetacean breeding flounders

Outgoing Vision park board commissioner Sarah Blyth’s motion to ban the breeding of cetaceans in captivity at the Vancouver Aquarium fell short November 24

Nov 25, 2014 1:57 PM Read more >

Poll shows support for minimum wage hike, says BC Fed

Labour organization argues B.C.'s minimum wage should be raised from $10.25 to $15 an hour

Nov 25, 2014 12:57 PM Read more >

Retailers in B.C. get a slight boost in September

Retail sales across British Columbia increased 0.5% in September – the third increase in four months

Nov 25, 2014 9:17 AM Read more >