Economy, Law & Politics

Despite growth in the average weekly earnings for employees in this province, British Columbians still make about 21% less than their Albertan counterparts, Statistics Canada announced May 29.

B.C. MLAs have looked east to Manitoba to find a permanent replacement for the office of the auditor general.

Three weeks ago, developer Robert Macdonald was strongly considering a run as the NPA’s mayoral candidate in this year’s civic election campaign.

Driving is out and walking and taking the bus are in for many British Columbians feeling pinched by high gas prices. An Insights West poll found that 55% of B.C.

Global growth, and more importantly, U.S. economic conditions, point to stronger demand for B.C. goods

Prices in B.C. rose 1.5% year-over-year in April after increasing just .1% in March compared with the year prior, representing the highest rate of acceleration among all the provinces.

Fire Chief John McKearney was the top earner at City of Vancouver in 2013, bringing in $347,762, according to the Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) released May 22.

British Columbians receiving regular income benefits remained stable in March, dipping just 1.7% compared with February.

Shareholders launched a class action against Asia Packaging Group Inc. (APX), executives Robert Wilson, Brian Birmingham, Jin Kuang, Micheal Raymont, George Dorin and accounting firm Manning Elliott LLP for misrepresentation.

Departing mayor hints at possible successor in State of the City speech