Skip to content

Economy, Law & Politics

B.C. government to inherit mounting debt, economic hurdles

B.C. government to inherit mounting debt, economic hurdles

From slowing growth to surging deficits, fiscal challenges loom for province
Read more >
Toxicity and tight race fuel B.C. election integrity doubters, says professor

Toxicity and tight race fuel B.C. election integrity doubters, says professor

B.C. election doubts reflect U.S., says professor
Read more >
'Nobody wants to blow up the party': Trudeau staying, despite resignation calls

'Nobody wants to blow up the party': Trudeau staying, despite resignation calls

OTTAWA — Several Liberal MPs are calling for a secret ballot vote on Justin Trudeau's leadership after he made clear he isn't going anywhere in spite of the calls from within his caucus to step down.
Read more >
S&P/TSX composite rises more than 100 points Monday, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite rises more than 100 points Monday, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained just over 100 points Monday as strength in financial and technology stocks helped outweigh losses in energy, while U.S. markets also moved higher.
Read more >
Stock market today: Wall Street climbs ahead of a big week for Big Tech as oil drops 6%

Stock market today: Wall Street climbs ahead of a big week for Big Tech as oil drops 6%

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising as gains for Big Tech make up for slides in oil-and-gas stocks after the price of crude tumbled sharply. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.
Read more >
Medical association calls for elimination of sick note requirements by employers

Medical association calls for elimination of sick note requirements by employers

The Canadian Medical Association wants to eliminate sick note requirements by companies for employees with short-term minor illnesses, saying they burden physicians with unnecessary administrative tasks.
Read more >
Gitanyow First Nation file for judicial review on Ksi Lisims LNG project

Gitanyow First Nation file for judicial review on Ksi Lisims LNG project

Gitanyow seek declaration that they must be consulted on major LNG project
Read more >
'Bill-splitting boom' helps B.C. residents save money, poll finds

'Bill-splitting boom' helps B.C. residents save money, poll finds

38% of British Columbians are carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and child care, and cohabiting with others, finds MNP Consumer Debt Index
Read more >
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Macklem on the Hill Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem and senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers will be at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance on
Read more >
Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing

Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing

TORONTO — Josephine Sindani’s first memory of using a food bank is a happy one.
Read more >