Economy, Law & Politics

Uncertainty in Europe following last weekend’s elections in France and Greece pushed prices for gold futures contracts to a four-month low of US$1,595.50 per ounce before they rose slightly to close at US$1,604.50 on May 8.

For many of B.C.’s key technology sectors, 2011 was a strong recovery year.

B.C. business experts are applauding Ottawa's efforts to lock in a trade deal but are divided on how much B.C. stands to gain

D2 Contracting Ltd. (D2) has filed suit against the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) in Victoria, alleging that the bank didn't act to limit fraud-related losses when it had the opportunity.

Doomsayers foretelling the collapse of the residential real estate market in B.C. must ultimately hope for a cataclysmic drop in immigration for their prophecies to become close to reality.

The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed by the week ending April 19. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.

B.C.'s economic growth expected to slow as demand from key export markets stalls

In a bid to speed up lengthy waits in B.C.’s small claims courts, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond has announced legislation to enable British Columbians to solve strata and small claims disputes outside of court.

It won’t be the end of the world, but B.C.’s economy might be in for a more abrupt slowdown than earlier predicted.

But BC Liberal Party maintains 48% support among business executives surveyed