Economy, Law & Politics

B.C. degrees translate to more job opportunities for recession-era grads: report

University students who tossed up their mortarboards in 2008 were also dealt a gut punch that year when the largest financial crisis since the Great Depression engulfed the world

Oct 24, 2014 1:00 PM Read more >

Income splitting not the best economic bang for the buck

The government missed an opportunity to enact tax reform that lays the foundation for stronger economic growth

Oct 24, 2014 12:06 PM Read more >

B.C. apologizes for hanging Tsilhqot’in chiefs in 1800s

The provincial government took steps October 23 to smooth over relations with the Tsilhqot’in First Nation, which hold the keys to a number of economic development projects in...

Oct 24, 2014 10:28 AM Read more >

Provincial legislature installing scanner, boosting security in response to Parliament Hill shooting

The British Columbia legislature will undergo a full security review in light of the shootings in Ottawa, including installation of a metal-detection scanner at one of the entrances

Oct 23, 2014 7:59 AM Read more >

Canada narrowly misses the top 10 list of expat destinations (with infographic)

Canada takes the 11th spot overall when it comes to the top destinations for expats around the world, according to an HSBC survey

Oct 23, 2014 7:33 AM Read more >

B.C. politicians react to Parliament Hill shooting

The B.C. legislature held a moment of silence this afternoon in memory of the Canadian military reservist who was killed in Ottawa

Oct 22, 2014 2:37 PM Read more >

B.C. legislature, CFB Esquimalt on alert after Parliament Hill shooting

Victoria police chief Frank Elsner said extra officers have been sent to secure the B.C. legislature building this morning (October 22) after a gunman’s attack at Parliament Hill in Ottawa

Oct 22, 2014 9:22 AM Read more >

Overnight rate to remain at 1%, says Bank of Canada

Canada’s central bank is keeping its overnight rate target at 1% – the same rate it has been for more than four years and for the 33rd consecutive announcement.

Oct 22, 2014 7:37 AM Read more >

Two polls show candidates Hepner and McCallum trading lead spot in Surrey mayoral race

Two new polls released this week show candidates Linda Hepner and Doug McCallum trading lead spots in the race to replace Dianne Watts as Surrey's mayor

Oct 21, 2014 2:14 PM Read more >

Municipal campaign contributors discuss donations to Vancouver’s civic parties

With no limits on donations or the amount of money a party can spend, contributors are free to empty their wallets or write big cheques in the name of civic politics

Oct 21, 2014 1:49 PM Read more >