Economy, Law & Politics

One year later: Inside the Vancouver single-room occupancy hotel fire that killed two and displaced hundreds

FOI records reveal communications around the fire at Winters Hotel – the worst of the 223 fires at SRO hotels in Vancouver last year – that occurred one year ago today, on April 11, 2022

Apr 11, 2023 7:44 AM Read more >

Sharon Gregson: Our child care successes can't stop here

Other provinces are catching up and surpassing B.C. as leaders in affordable child care

Apr 10, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

As content creators await the passing of Bill C-11, some say it's still too ambiguous

'The government hasn't been able to provide any meaningful information to industry about the actual application of this proposed law,' says CEO

Apr 10, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Oil and gas sector routinely targeted by cyberattackers, experts say

Likelihood of hackers successfully disrupting energy supply or causing injury to people or property through an oil and gas-related cyberattack is very slim, says expert

Apr 10, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Vancouver's Granville revitalization plan focuses on new development, public spaces

The city plans to re-energize its entertainment district, but some unhappy with pace of change

Apr 10, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

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

Everything from rate announcements to telecom updates

Apr 10, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

BoC expected to hold interest rate this week, even as economy keeps some steam

The central bank is set to announce its next interest rate decision on Wednesday

Apr 10, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

Who’s Suing Whom: April 10, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court

Apr 10, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: David Eby sheds his activist skin, focuses on his new power

Eby asserts he is no longer the activist, not at all interested in a snap vote

Apr 9, 2023 2:20 PM Read more >

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