Economy, Law & Politics

B.C. inflation rate highest among all the big provinces in March: StatCan

Inflation cools to 4.7 per cent, outpaces national rate

Apr 18, 2023 7:03 AM Read more >

Who’s Suing Whom: April 18, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court

Apr 18, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Construction firm fined for unsafe Richmond worksite

Fall protection is a high-risk violation when working on homes

Apr 17, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Sale of B.C.-based Teck to a foreign buyer would be a loss for Canada, critics say

Federal politicians should be concerned at the prospect of Teck being sold to a foreign entity, says UBC professor

Apr 17, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Prompt payment legislation needed for province’s construction industry: BCCA survey

Issues with getting paid on time is ‘undermining development’ throughout B.C.

Apr 17, 2023 1:21 PM Read more >

CBC should exit Twitter over 'government-funded media' label: public policy expert

CBC has not tweeted from its main account since the new label was applied Sunday

Apr 17, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Some B.C. hotels putting staff up in rooms amid housing shortage

A labour shortage in the hospitality sector is long-standing, preceding the pandemic, but has grown

Apr 17, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Lawsuit of the Week: B.C. YouTubers wrestle in court over profits

Co-founder of Wrestle Hub channel says the other has squeezed him out of proceeds

Apr 17, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Young Canadians faring well, earning more in today's economy: Desjardins

Not all rosy for young Canadians, with women in particular facing declining mental health and ongoing barriers in the labour market

Apr 17, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Treaty settlement reveals the slow, often painful reconciliation process

The settlement announcement Saturday was also an opportunity for the NDP to score political points over its predecessors

Apr 17, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >