Economy, Law & Politics

What happened: Statistics Canada reveals the province lost 8,300 jobs in August Why it matters: It’s the third straight month of job losses for B.C. B.C. no longer holds the bragging rights to being home to Canada’s lowest unemployment rate.

B.C. residents want to retire earlier despite carrying the most debt in retirement

The Bank of Canada announced September 4 it is maintaining the overnight rate target at 1.75%, where it has sat since October 2018. In a news release, the Bank said the escalating U.S.

B.C. retailers posted another down month in June as sales volume declined 0.4% from May to $7.16 billion, with year-over-year growth a negligible 0.7%. The latter underperformed the national gain of 1%. Retail spending in B.C.

City set to prohibit foam containers on January 1; a plastic-straw ban could follow

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 August 28, 2019. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

Inquiry into high gas prices in B.C. finds unexplained price swings and offers two options for regulation

Minister responsible for BCUC inquiry into gas prices says B.C. wholesale gas market is an 'oligopoly'

Years after Panama Papers leak, hurdles abound as lawsuits mount against CRA collection efforts to catch offshore tax evaders

B.C.'s housing sales cycle has gained traction, according to the latest Canadian Real Estate Association data.