Economy, Law & Politics

Metro Vancouver residents in older large strata complexes could face carbon fines after 2028

Metro Vancouver climate committee endorses regulatory proposal that would charge large buildings a $500 administrative fee and $350 for every tonne of carbon pollution they emit beyond a set threshold.

Jan 11, 2024 11:50 AM Read more >

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians rate economy as bad, says survey

Only a third of Canadians trust the Bank of Canada's leader to help the economy.

Jan 11, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Shopper allegedly hit by pallet jack sues Burnaby T&T Supermarket

Retired Burnaby resident Ellen Oi Lun Chow is suing T&T Supermarket and the owners of Metrotown mall for injuries she says she sustained when a pallet jack hit her.

Jan 10, 2024 3:05 PM Read more >

Renu Bakshi: Japan Airlines’ handling of high-stakes crisis offers lessons for all organizations

A mindset of calm certainty in uncertain circumstances can be cultivated, writes Renu Bakshi

Jan 10, 2024 1:08 PM Read more >

Canadian passport's visa-free access ranks below 25 countries

Canadians are able to travel visa free to 188 countries, three more than one year ago

Jan 10, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Canadian class action against Apple has opt out deadline today

VANCOUVER — Canadians have until later today to opt out of a class-action lawsuit that could see Apple pay up to $14 million collectively to some iPhone users. The class action filed in 2018 against defendants Apple Inc. and Apple Canada Inc.

Jan 10, 2024 12:49 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Plunging health-care confidence may prove to be BC NDP’s Achilles heel

It is harder to find a family doctor, ERs are more crowded than ever and wait times in critical areas are among the worst in the country, writes Rob Shaw

Jan 10, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Vancouver's 10 city councillors will earn $102K each in 2024

Raise of 3.4% boosts base salaries from $98,585 to $101,937.

Jan 9, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Vancity appoints Wellington Holbrook as new president and CEO

Holbrook will take the reins from interim CEO Nez Aquino

Jan 9, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Elections, AI and office space among top issues for 2024

Expect local and international politics, housing and work to be top B.C. stories in 2024

Jan 9, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >