Economy, Law & Politics

Self-reported paid sick leave coverage has increased 'moderately' since 1995: StatCan

Self-reported coverage appears to have increased for groups that traditionally have lower rates of coverage

Oct 26, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Cost of living overtakes climate change as biggest concern for B.C.'s young adults

More than half of B.C.'s adults 18-34 say they are 'barely scraping by' due to high living costs, at a time food bank numbers have spiked

Oct 26, 2023 7:52 AM Read more >

Gitxaala seek court ruling that DRIPA has legal force

BC Supreme Court found DRIPA is more of a "interpretive aid" than a law

Oct 25, 2023 3:32 PM Read more >

Premier David Eby calls out 'Swiss cheese' to Opposition's condo 'flipping' allegation

B.C.'s premier sold a condo in Victoria that was popular among Airbnb users; Opposition members suggest he profited from the very practice he is trying to curb

Oct 25, 2023 1:40 PM Read more >

Drought reveals cracks in Canada-U.S. Columbia River Treaty as B.C. lake dries up

Canadian and U.S. negotiators look to modernize 62-year-old treaty as the increased risk of extreme weather weighs on both sides

Oct 25, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Province, McLeod Lake Indian Band formalize agreement on proposed hydrogen plant

$7B Tse'khene energy transition hub to be built on Kerry Lake Indian Reserve, 90 kilometres north of Prince George

Oct 25, 2023 11:06 AM Read more >

BIV announces recipients of 2023 C-Suite Awards

Six CEO and two CFO award recipients will be recognized at an event in November

Oct 25, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

West Vancouver developer ordered to pay $1.8M for civil fraud

The court found numerous instances of the developer submitting documents to a business partner that turned out to be fake

Oct 25, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

B.C. United calls premier 'condo king' over his property sale; Eby says 'nonsense'

The Opposition BC United accused David Eby on Tuesday of largely profiting from the sale of his condominium in 2019 because it was in a building complex that did not have rental restrictions

Oct 25, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

India resuming some visa services at high commission, consulates in Canada

The decision comes a month after New Delhi suspended the services in Canada and for Canadian citizens worldwide.

Oct 25, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >