Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Economy, Law & Politics

B.C. government handed $710K penalty for 'unsafe' wildfire workers

B.C. government handed $710K penalty for 'unsafe' wildfire workers

The B.C. Ministry of Forests said it is appealing what it described as an 'arbitrary and disproportionately high' penalty
Read more >
A look at food and shelter prices in B.C. as two years of inflation closes 2023

A look at food and shelter prices in B.C. as two years of inflation closes 2023

Food and shelter costs have risen well above wage rate growth over the past two years in B.C. Will 2023 mark the end of rabid inflation?
Read more >
Affordable office space, housing needed for family doctors in Richmond

Affordable office space, housing needed for family doctors in Richmond

An estimated 44,000 Richmond residents are without a family doctor
Read more >
B.C. regulations for asbestos handling — a first in Canada — now in effect

B.C. regulations for asbestos handling — a first in Canada — now in effect

Starting in 2024, asbestos abatement contractors will have to be licensed to operate in B.C. and anyone performing asbestos abatement work must complete mandatory safety training
Read more >
Marchand hopes to narrow 'credibility gap' as B.C.'s first Indigenous chief justice

Marchand hopes to narrow 'credibility gap' as B.C.'s first Indigenous chief justice

Chief Justice Len Marchand's appointment as the province’s new top judge was announced on Dec. 8 by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Read more >
Business group urges Ottawa to start charm offensive on trade ahead of U.S. election

Business group urges Ottawa to start charm offensive on trade ahead of U.S. election

Canadian Chamber of Commerce says Washington has been treating its relationship with Canada as transactional
Read more >
Here's what made news at Vancouver city hall in 2023

Here's what made news at Vancouver city hall in 2023

Park board's abolition, decampment on East Hastings, approval of Chinatown condo generated headlines
Read more >
Canada's heated political conflict over carbon pricing will continue into 2024

Canada's heated political conflict over carbon pricing will continue into 2024

Poilievre's 'axe the tax' mantra hasn't been clear about exactly how much of the plan he would eliminate
Read more >
Rob Shaw: BC NDP attempts to put a lid on unnecessary waste

Rob Shaw: BC NDP attempts to put a lid on unnecessary waste

New regulations draw a bead on single-use lids for to-go beverages
Read more >
More Canadians to feel pinch of high rates in 2024, making way for lower inflation

More Canadians to feel pinch of high rates in 2024, making way for lower inflation

Higher borrowing costs have caused a pullback in business investment and consumer spending, making way for lower inflation
Read more >