Economy, Law & Politics

Jewish groups condemn social media posts made by Vancouver councillor-elect Sean Orr

'Orr's comments have caused harm to the Jewish community and have eroded trust in his ability to represent all residents of Vancouver.'

Apr 9, 2025 9:08 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's $400K health review offers no deadline, no report, no answers

Instead of transparency, British Columbians are getting vague promises of 'iterative cycles' and a hiring freeze that’s causing more questions than answers

Apr 9, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Why stock market fraudsters face heat in the U.S., walk free in B.C.

Canadian police cite legal roadblocks as U.S. regulators clean house

Apr 9, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Bryan Yu: B.C. job vacancies reach lowest level in years, SME sentiment falls

Small business outlook hits historic lows as employers slow expansion and brace for trade fallout

Apr 9, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

New hearing for B.C. stockbrokers after commission says mistakes made in panel

BCSC says panel for stockbroker regulator failed in its assessment of gatekeeper roles in case linked to an alleged widespread penny stock consulting scheme

Apr 8, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. loses fight to deny Seabridge Gold millions of dollars in tax credits

A B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled mining companies can receive tax credits on a broad range of activities to prove their mine is 'economically viable'

Apr 8, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

US stocks dive after another stunning reversal as uncertainty reigns about Trump's tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S.

Apr 8, 2025 3:55 PM Read more >

Vancouver park board hires ‘attendance management advisor’ to reduce absenteeism

Absenteeism rates have increased from 2022 to 2024

Apr 8, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

Markets fall for fourth day in reversal of earlier rally amid ongoing tariff fears

TORONTO — North American markets careened to a fourth day of losses in a dramatic turnaround from the rally that started the day as concerns over tariffs continued to mount.

Apr 8, 2025 2:07 PM Read more >

U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs

WASHINGTON — With a fresh round of U.S. tariffs set to hit the world Wednesday, America's top trade official faced pushback Tuesday from lawmakers alarmed by the fallout from President Donald Trump's trade war.

Apr 8, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >