Economy, Law & Politics

Vancouver mayoral candidate Kirk LaPointe sees parallels between the news business he has spent his career in and his newfound calling of politics: at their best, both can change society for the better, he says

The subsidization of donations that help support political activities is something to be celebrated rather than resisted

All eyes on Scotland, Alibaba and the rush on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) isn’t the only big winner following its initial public offering Friday (September 19). Shares for Chinese online giant were originally priced to underwriters at US$68 a piece and opened to the markets at US$92.

Inflation in British Columbia was 1.4% in the 12 months to August, according to Statistics Canada data released September 19.

A look at how much each province makes on an average payday and what they are buying with it

The B.C. government is resuming the buying of carbon offsets, over a year after it announced it would dissolve the controversial Pacific Carbon Trust. The B.C.

One day following NPA mayoral candidate Kirk LaPointe's pledge to tackle child hunger in Vancouver, rival Vision Vancouver has promised more money to support food programs for the city’s school children

Vancouver received an overall high grade for its ability to attract newcomers, but poor housing affordability is having a negative impact on the city’s attractiveness.

A weary-looking Jim Iker addressed the media in the afternoon of September 16 inside a sweltering boardroom at the BCTF office building and said he wants teachers to vote in favour of a tentative six-year deal.