Economy, Law & Politics

Tourism industry poised for robust rebound in B.C.

Despite a setback from the Omicron wave, which curtailed global travel amid additional vaccine restrictions and advisories to not travel, the tourism sector looks to rebound sharply in the coming months.

Apr 8, 2022 12:00 AM Read more >

Acquisitions by foreign firms dominate top M&As

Deal to buy Clearwater Seafoods is an outlier among biggest 2021 transactions on BIV list

Apr 8, 2022 12:00 AM Read more >

Volatility marks B.C.’s top finance deals since 2017

Average stock and debt deal value regained ground after crashing in 2020

Apr 8, 2022 12:00 AM Read more >

BC NDP flush with donated cash, taxpayer subsidies

Party’s annual financial report shows $9.47 million revenue and a $5.84 million surplus in 2021

Apr 7, 2022 4:10 PM Read more >

Why bad online reviews can sometimes be good for business

A new study shows that brand recognition among consumers is important in quelling negative online comments

Apr 7, 2022 3:24 PM Read more >

B.C. releases first weekly COVID-19 update

Data for deaths conflicts with previously released information

Apr 7, 2022 3:07 PM Read more >

Federal budget has key measures for mining, oil and gas

Budget includes critical minerals strategy, tax measure to allow small business growth

Apr 7, 2022 1:45 PM Read more >

As B.C. wildfires crisis spread, emergency officials took lessons on handling reporters

B.C. emergency management exec authorized “media training” contract for more than $6,000

Apr 7, 2022 9:57 AM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. decline from three-week high

Province tomorrow shifts to provide only weekly COVID-19 data updates

Apr 6, 2022 4:45 PM Read more >

Extradition hearing for retired Mexican general set for January

Eduardo Trauwitz is wanted in Mexico for allegedly facilitating the theft of at least 1.87 billion litres of hydrocarbon

Apr 6, 2022 4:12 PM Read more >