Economy, Law & Politics

Forecasters more certain rate hikes are over as recession talk grows over GDP numbers

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy may have entered a technical recession as high interest rates weigh on consumer spending, preliminary data from Statistics Canada suggests.

Oct 31, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

'The profession is broken': Lawyer burnout hampering B.C. justice system

Lawyers struggling with mental health issues are facing fatigue and burnout.

Oct 31, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

B.C. amends Forest Act to allow prescribed burns

Existing Forest and Wildfire acts need amending to allow fire as forest management tool

Oct 31, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Half of British Columbians say Ottawa has treated B.C. badly, says poll

More than a third of the province’s residents say the province has been treated 'very well' or 'well' by the federal government since Trudeau came into office.

Oct 31, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

B.C. job postings must include pay amounts starting this week

The goal is to help address the pay gap between men and women

Oct 31, 2023 5:32 AM Read more >

Martel investors resign selves to losing huge sums, talk about impact on their lives

People who invested in Greg Martel’s companies are being hit with tax bills for interest they never received

Oct 31, 2023 5:25 AM Read more >

Jail time sought for B.C. accountant who stole $124K from sports group

Defence lawyer Wade Jenson noted that Adams sold his home to repay the money that he stole. The $124,000 was paid back before he was criminally charged.

Oct 31, 2023 4:20 AM Read more >

What a fairer migrant farm worker program could look like

More worker power and better oversight needed to protect the people B.C. depends on to grow its food.

Oct 30, 2023 10:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: How organizations can address toxic workplace cultures to tackle sexual harassment

To develop meaningful solutions, sexual harassment needs to be seen as an organizational issue and not just an interpersonal one.

Oct 30, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

Energy costs forcing Canadians to bypass basic needs, StatCan says

One in seven Canadians resort to unsafe temperatures amid rising energy prices, according to a new Statistics Canada survey.

Oct 30, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >