Economy, Law & Politics

B.C. experienced record immigration levels in 2023, but high interprovincial outmigration

WASHINGTON, D. C. — The Canadian and U.S. governments have reached a deal on how to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, the decades-old agreement that regulates the waterway that flows from southeastern British Columbia into Washington state.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's emergency management minister says the province is proactively working to secure extra firefighters to deal with what she called the "potential for a drastically accelerated wildfire situation.

OTTAWA — Mark Carney would be an "outstanding addition" to federal politics, the prime minister said Thursday, in response to speculation that he is trying to recruit the former Bank of Canada governor to join his cabinet.

Ministry of Attorney General says Justice Institute of B.C. spring class of graduates is largest in recent memory

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose almost 200 points Thursday, helped by strength in the telecom, utility and energy sectors Meanwhile, U.S. stock markets were mixed as large tech names weighed on Wall St.

First Nations chiefs have heard enough promises and "performative reconciliation," Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday, adding they deserve a partnership based on honest conversations.

Vancouver-Langara MLA to become chief strategy officer for UrbanLogiq

Entrepreneur Tim Duggan thinks we should decide what life we want, then figure out how much money that will take, and finally seek employment that allows us to secure that level of money and desired life.

OTTAWA — The federal government has answered years-long calls from doctors and nurses to tally and research the number of health workers in Canada with a $47 million funding announcement.