Economy, Law & Politics

Kirk LaPointe: Mining magnate Ross Beaty will never relent on reclaiming B.C.'s biodiversity

The geologist turned business legend shares what's fuelling his passion for environmental stewardship

Apr 29, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

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

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

Apr 28, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

B.C. seeks federal help to ban public drug use, shores up hospital regulations

Concerns about drug use in hospitals has prompted an 'action plan' by the provincial government and request to the federal government to amend certain exemptions around public drug use.

Apr 26, 2024 1:28 PM Read more >

B.C. municipal manager seeks more than $700K in city dismissal lawsuit

Paramjit Singh Grewal is also suing current city Coun. Dylan Kruger for defamation.

Apr 26, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver retail real estate market remains ‘robust’

Vacancies expected to stay low as lease rates continue to climb in Vancouver, Victoria.

Apr 26, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Twice-disbarred Richmond lawyer claimed 'damaged' brain, heads back to China

The Law Society of BC wants full custodianship of former lawyer Hong Guo's files but Guo is understood to be in China, according to her locum.

Apr 26, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Explosive court affidavit details clash over Surrey police transition

Unveiled court documents reveal secret discussions and political drama in Surrey’s police transition dispute with the BC NDP government

Apr 26, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Editorial: Federal spending plans can only worsen inflation

The next national election is coming, and Justin Trudeau’s Liberals trail Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives by 20 points, 24 to 44.

Apr 26, 2024 3:45 AM Read more >

Opinion: Capital gains tax hike a major blow to Canadian business investment

Canada's economic forecast darkens with federal government's increase to capital gains tax

Apr 25, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Why B.C. lawyers are crying foul over Bill 21 amid underfunding for legal aid

Trial Lawyers Association says legislation does nothing to improve access to justice

Apr 25, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >