Economy, Law & Politics

State memorial to be held Dec. 15 for former B.C. premier John Horgan

Former premier John Horgan, who died in Nov. 12 after his third bout with cancer, will be remembered at the Q Centre arena in Colwood.

Dec 4, 2024 5:15 AM Read more >

Pressure rises on federal government to intervene in Canada Post strike

OTTAWA — The business community is ramping up pressure on the federal government to intervene in the ongoing Canada Post strike, which is on its 20th day.

Dec 4, 2024 1:31 AM Read more >

When should the Bank of Mom and Dad default?

Most parents want to help their adult kids, but doing so can come at the expense of their own long-term plans.

Dec 3, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Most new B.C. lawyers don't feel prepared for entry-level practice, survey shows

Dispute resolution and practice management were the chief concerns where about half of respondents felt training was inadequate.

Dec 3, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Reliance on property taxes 'neither sustainable nor resilient' for B.C. municipalities

Vancouver budget report addresses ongoing concern over need for municipal finance reform

Dec 3, 2024 4:04 PM Read more >

Retail council calls for government intervention in Canada Post strike

The Retail Council of Canada is calling on the federal government to intervene in a postal strike it says is putting businesses and their workers in jeopardy.

Dec 3, 2024 3:33 PM Read more >

Plan to add resources to border will come before Trump inauguration: LeBlanc

OTTAWA — Canada will beef up its border security in time for the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Tuesday as he appeared at a House of Commons committee.

Dec 3, 2024 2:31 PM Read more >

Burnaby currency exchange sues ex-employee for alleged $4.4M fraud

Crystal Currency Exchange Inc. claims former employee Dan Qing Wang (a.k.a. Lisa Wang) diverted Chinese currency worth more than $4.4 million into accounts she had in China.

Dec 3, 2024 2:03 PM Read more >

S&P/TSX composite index rises Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Strength in base metal stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index Tuesday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. Markets took on a cautious tone Tuesday, said Greg Taylor, chief investment officer at Purpose Investments.

Dec 3, 2024 1:49 PM Read more >

Health-care costs will rise significantly as population ages, says new report

TORONTO — A new report says Canada needs to rethink its approach to health care to help manage rising costs as people age.

Dec 3, 2024 1:43 PM Read more >