Economy, Law & Politics

B.C.'s economy should pick up a little steam in 2013 and then percolate at above-average growth rates between 2014 and 2016, according to a new report by Central 1 Credit Union. The credit union's chief economist, Helmut Pastrick, predicts B.C.

Kim Baird, who led the Tsawwassen First Nation to sign the first modern treaty under the BC Treaty process, has been defeated as chief by a Tsawwassen councillor in his early 20s.

B.C. has appointed former attorney-general Geoff Plant to serve as chief legal strategist for the government, as cross-examination on Enbridge's Northern Gateway pipeline begins in Edmonton this week.

Premier Christy Clark has shuffled what is left of her cabinet, following the announcement that some key players in her government will not seek re-election.

More Canadians feel prepared to handle a financial emergency in 2012 compared with last year – but 25% would not be able to last longer than three months on their contingency savings, according to a BMO survey released today.

Two local companies have been named finalists in HSBC Bank Canada's Business without Borders HSBC International Business Awards, which celebrate the best of Canadian companies doing business internationally. Richmond-based Norsat International Inc.

Ex-Canucks owner, former B.C. premier both at home doing business in London

But survey shows B.C. firms dealing with investor issues better than those in other provinces

Many customers ask how they can safely use family members as "distribution points" to reduce their company's overall tax burden.

Last week, the British Columbia Securities Commission’s (BCSC) criminal investigations team and the Saanich Police Department arrested two Greater Victoria area men and charged each with two counts under the Securities Act .