Economy, Law & Politics

The City of Vancouver has announced it will use a $5 million surplus to create hundreds of new childcare spaces.

Canadian investors are optimistic about the stock market, but many plan to take the slow and careful route in 2013, according to a survey conducted by investment firm Franklin Templeton.

NDP leader Adrian Dix promised Wednesday to order a government review of BC Pavilion Corp. (PavCo), and said he may even privatize BC Place stadium if his party wins the May 14 election.

Bank, credit union growth at risk under proposal, says industry

Local companies take Bitcoin seriously as its value hits US$1 billion

Executives, analysts say that, given competition with low-tax neighbouring regions, election plans to increase corporate taxes are economically risky

Dolores Houghton is suing 798426 B.C. Ltd. for repayment of $300,000 the plaintiff alleges is a loan, and the defendant counters is an investment, in the Sarkiki Reef Resort in Belize.

It cost Vancouver taxpayers the equivalent of nearly 25,000 shiny new loonies to retrofit parking meters to accept the Royal Canadian Mint’s new 2012 coins.

If you're fed up with the stock market's unpredictability or have been unhappy with how your investments have performed, consider applying a pension fund-style investment strategy.

The average Canadian’s tax bill has outpaced the growth of the consumer price index, according to a Fraser Institute report released this morning.