Economy, Law & Politics

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.

Political party wrong to collect, use private data, watchdog says

British Columbians have no legal right to see government documentation

Embattled Vancouver-based cryptocurrency company gets hit with class action lawsuit