Economy, Law & Politics

Industrial real estate action in northeast British Columbia appears to belie a Central 1 Credit Union caution of an economic slowdown across the north.

For more than 100 years, the railway track that runs the length of White Rock’s waterfront has been a simple fact of life.

Economic slowdown, theft of intellectual property rights are among firms’ top concerns, Asia Pacific Foundation survey reveals

Syria. Iraq. Ukraine. Somalia. And more. Racked by nationalist violence. In contrast, Scotland's referendum September 18 to separate from the United Kingdom is marked by almost a caricature of traditional British politeness and sporting civility.

By Andrew Fleming, Vancouver Courier For the first time in 12 years, the Coalition of Progressive Electors is running a candidate for mayor. Meena Wong was chosen Sept.

British Columbia’s unemployment rate grew to 6.1% in August from 5.9% in July, Statistics Canada announced September 5.

Canada Post officially opened its 700,000 square-foot processing plant in Richmond on September 4. The struggling company said the new facility will help it grow its parcel and e-commerce business.

Merchandise exports from Canada increased 1.4% in July to $45 billion, Statistics Canada reported September 4, driven in large part by a 9.7% jump in motor vehicles and parts. The majority of these exports were to the United States, where a 1.

The country’s central bank will be maintaining its overnight rate target at 1%, the level it has been for the past four years.

The costs associated with running the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) have tripled since 2006, according to a Fraser Institute report released September 3.