Economy, Law & Politics

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court

OTTAWA — David Johnston said his mandate to probe allegations of foreign interference comes from the government and not the House of Commons, after members of Parliament voted in favour of his ouster on Wednesday.

VANCOUVER — A series of letters from doctors raising the alarm about the management of patient care at a Metro Vancouver hospital is placing British Columbia's largest health authority under scrutiny.

It was a two-party finish, leaving minor parties even more minor

RBC's $13.5-billion bank buyout of HSBC Canada would raise Canada's climate exposure and limit green banking options, argue environmental groups.

As interest rates have risen and household incomes have been squeezed, the question is how much discretionary spending families will direct toward their companion animals?

Vancouver's role as a host city is expected to cost somewhere around $250M

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year and likely expanded again in April, fuelling speculation that the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates again when it meets next week.

TORONTO — Canadians' combined outstanding debt hit a new record in the first quarter, reaching $2.32 trillion, TransUnion said Wednesday.

The law society found the Richmond lawyer's clients were conducting transactions that were under "objectively suspicious circumstances."