Skip to content

Economy, Law & Politics

Perrin Beatty leaving Canadian Chamber of Commerce after 17 years

Perrin Beatty leaving Canadian Chamber of Commerce after 17 years

OTTAWA — Perrin Beatty is leaving his post as president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the end of August.
Read more >
B.C. government halts mining, exploration activities in two coastal regions

B.C. government halts mining, exploration activities in two coastal regions

Interim moratorium imposed for Ehattesaht, Gitxaała territory
Read more >
11 B.C. health occupations combined into two regulators

11 B.C. health occupations combined into two regulators

Two ministerial orders have created the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia and the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
Read more >
Canadians paying billions of dollars in 'excess' bank fees: report

Canadians paying billions of dollars in 'excess' bank fees: report

TORONTO — As the federal government pushes to reduce bank fees, a report from consultancy North Economics figures Canadians are overpaying by billions of dollars a year.
Read more >
B.C. Supreme Court confirms class-action lawsuit against Kimberly-Clark over flushable wipes

B.C. Supreme Court confirms class-action lawsuit against Kimberly-Clark over flushable wipes

Manufacturer said its recalled products failed to meet its "high-quality standards" and could contain the bacterium Pluralibacter gergoviae.
Read more >
Underfunding driving burnout crisis in Canada's women's shelters, new report finds

Underfunding driving burnout crisis in Canada's women's shelters, new report finds

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Sparse, inadequate funding is driving a burnout crisis among staff at women's shelters and transition homes across the country, says a report released Thursday by a national non-profit.
Read more >
Statistics Canada reports $496M merchandise trade surplus for January

Statistics Canada reports $496M merchandise trade surplus for January

OTTAWA — Canada posted a merchandise trade surplus of $496 million in January as imports fell to their lowest level since February 2022.
Read more >
Rob Shaw: Ousted minister blasts NDP for 'double standard' on antisemitism

Rob Shaw: Ousted minister blasts NDP for 'double standard' on antisemitism

Selina Robinson cites 'hurt' and 'broken heart' in leaving NDP caucus over antisemitism concerns
Read more >
Income flatlined? How to know when to take a risk and pursue a bigger paycheque

Income flatlined? How to know when to take a risk and pursue a bigger paycheque

Allison Venditti knows how hard the "should I stay or should I go" question can be.
Read more >
Ex-minister Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus

Ex-minister Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus

VICTORIA — A former British Columbia cabinet minister quit the New Democrat government Wednesday, citing antisemitism in the party caucus and indifference towards the problem.
Read more >