Economy, Law & Politics

If the polls prove correct, a plurality of B.C. voters will be celebrating their electoral victory May 14, but the majority will be lamenting their loss.

City council approves a motion to consider changing city regulations to match provincial rules

Real gross domestic product in Canada grew 0.3% in February, matching the growth seen in January, according to Statistics Canada data released this morning.

Two-thirds of British Columbians recently surveyed don’t think policies governing labour in B.C. need to be changed, according to an Innovative Research survey commissioned by the Coalition of BC Businesses.

Less than a month after retiring the penny, the Bank of Canada plans to unveil its new $5 and $10 polymer bank notes at an official ceremony tomorrow.

B.C. wages rose 2% in February this year compared with February 2012 – more than 50% less than the national average increase of 3.1%, according to Statistics Canada data released this morning.

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