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‘Worst is yet to come’: B.C. inflation hits 6.7% in April

‘Worst is yet to come’: B.C. inflation hits 6.7% in April

B.C. no longer trailing national inflation by significant margin
Employers need to clearly communicate hybrid work expectations

Employers need to clearly communicate hybrid work expectations

With the advent of forced remote working during COVID-19, recent polls suddenly show everybody with a job they can do away from their normal workplace is demanding flexibility from their employer.
ICBC tribunal case could go to Supreme Court of Canada

ICBC tribunal case could go to Supreme Court of Canada

The Trial Lawyers Association of BC says a recent court decision upholding the NDP government policy moving some ICBC cases to the Civil Resolution Tribunal might be appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada.
How recession resilient is B.C.?

How recession resilient is B.C.?

Even if North America slides into recession, B.C. is well insulated, economists say
Nearly half of Canadians think gun laws aren't strict enough, says new poll

Nearly half of Canadians think gun laws aren't strict enough, says new poll

About 17 per cent of surveyed Canadians say firearm laws are too strict.
B.C. announces local government $76-million climate action fund

B.C. announces local government $76-million climate action fund

The new funding program aims to help local governments mitigate impacts of flooding, extreme heat or plan for changes.
Hunters go to court over ban on grizzly bear hunt

Hunters go to court over ban on grizzly bear hunt

Huting guides seek certification for class action lawsuit against BC hunting ban
Insider trading: May 16, 2022

Insider trading: May 16, 2022

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended May 5, 2022. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Metro Vancouver gas prices predicted to be the highest in Canada this weekend

Metro Vancouver gas prices predicted to be the highest in Canada this weekend

Expect more pump sticker shock.
Lawyer defends decision to call B.C.’s 2020 snap election

Lawyer defends decision to call B.C.’s 2020 snap election

Lawsuit seeks ruling that vote giving majority to BC NDP broke provincial election law