Economy, Law & Politics

There is no unanimity in B.C. on economic reconciliation, polling shows

Only half of British Columbians have a positive opinion of economic reconciliation, according to polling by Research Co. and Glacier Media.

Dec 5, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Metro Vancouver workers' wage increases revealed by board

Metro Vancouver union workers realize three-year contract with terms in line with other B.C. municipalities; union satisfied terms keep up with inflation.

Dec 4, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver city manager apologizes for staff email after Oct. 7 Hamas attack

‘It's definitely not my place to be offering opinions on the conflict right now.’

Dec 4, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

B.C. 'satellite family' properties priciest among speculation and vacancy taxpayers

B.C. government says it received $81.9 million in revenue from the speculation and vacancy tax in 2022 and is setting to expand the policy to 13 new communities by 2025.

Dec 4, 2023 3:10 PM Read more >

Loan default the latest problem for delayed multibillion-dollar ski resort near Squamish

Project spearheaded by Aquilini and Gaglardi families

Dec 4, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Private forecasters see economic growth in B.C. slowing to 0.5 per cent next year

VICTORIA — Private-sector forecasters in British Columbia say they agree with the government's recent projection that economic growth will slow next year.

Dec 4, 2023 2:48 PM Read more >

Canada's grocery retail sector one of the most competitive on Earth: Sobeys CEO

OTTAWA — The top executive at Sobeys asserted on Monday that Canada has one of the most competitive grocery retail sectors on the planet — even as Canadians continue to feel the bite of higher prices.

Dec 4, 2023 2:42 PM Read more >

Criminal use of cryptocurrency expected to grow, Canada's financial intel agency says

OTTAWA — Canada's financial intelligence agency says it anticipates that criminals will increase their use of cryptocurrency to raise, move and hide funds outside the traditional banking system.

Dec 4, 2023 2:25 PM Read more >

Assembly of First Nations to elect new national chief in Ottawa this week

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations is set to elect a new national chief this week in Ottawa during a three-day special assembly.

Dec 4, 2023 11:58 AM Read more >

Drought took big bite out of BC Hydro revenue

Lower reservoir levels led to lower income from power trading

Dec 4, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

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Do you think New West city council should sign a carbon emission declaration and pledge form?

No, it's an invasion of privacy. No, the climate change focus should be on policy, not on personal choices. No, it's unfair to those who may have mobility or other challenges. No, for another reason not listed here. Yes, councillors should lead by example. Yes, personal responsibility and policy change can co-exist in the fight against climate change. Yes, it would make a symbolic statement. Yes, for another reason not listed here. Don't know/don't care.

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