Economy, Law & Politics

Mismanagement and waste by the federal government has cost Canadian taxpayers between $158-$197 billion over the past 25 years, according to a Fraser Institute study published October 31.

The average hourly wage for British Columbians was slightly below the national average and $4 less per hour than their Alberta counterparts, according to Statistics Canada data released October 31.

Canada’s economy posted a second consecutive month of growth in August, more than offsetting the decline earlier in the year.

Commodity prices in Canada dropped 2.8% between August and September, according to Scotiabank’s Commodity Price Index released October 30.

Roughly 80 Vancouverites bought Bitcoin yesterday at the world's first digital currency automated teller.

The world’s economy is finding a sustainable foothold and the next economic growth cycle is on its way, according to an Export Development Canada (EDC) forecast announced October 29.

The province's overall job market has remained relatively weak thus far this year, and that isn't likely to change anytime soon. But behind the provincial numbers are signs of employment strength in some regions of B.C.

Complexity and diversity of mega-project negotiations straining resources of native bands, especially in remote regions of B.C.

Beer and wine store owners are concerned that the British Columbia government is considering letting residents buy beer and wine in grocery stores.

Increase in business burglaries concentrated in East Vancouver and the downtown core