Economy, Law & Politics

UBCM says B.C. cities, towns overwhelmed by cost pressures that can't be supported by property taxes

OTTAWA — Inflation has come down from its highs, and groceries are no exception. Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday that grocery prices in August rose 2.4 per cent from the year before, a far cry from their peak of 11.

Inflation rate on West Coast cools to 2.4% in August

B.C. municipalities expressed frustration with the federal government's slowness in responding to local communities' climate change challenges.

A Vancouver Tacofino restaurant served a beer to a minor while nearby liquor inspectors watched.

Alleged crimes included recommending someone trade securities while knowing an undisclosed material fact

OTTAWA — The Liberals sharpened their attacks on the Conservatives as the House of Commons returned from its summer break on Monday with the prospect of a snap election looming large.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Monday on broad-based strength, while U.S. markets were mixed as investors anticipated an interest rate cut later in the week, though the Dow set a new record.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at another all-time high after recouping its losses from early September. The S&P 500 rose close to its own record, but was held back by losses in Big Tech companies like Apple and Nvidia.

OTTAWA — The head of a federal inquiry into foreign interference says she will not be publicly identifying parliamentarians suspected by a spy watchdog of meddling in Canadian affairs.