Economy, Law & Politics

Rogers Sugar strike at impasse, company says as it pauses talks with union

VANCOUVER — Rogers Sugar Inc. says it is pausing negotiations after the union representing striking workers at its Vancouver refinery rejected the company's latest offer. Workers at the refinery have been on strike since Sept.

Dec 15, 2023 7:50 AM Read more >

B.C. stockbrokers allegedly failed in their 'gatekeeper' responsibilities

B.C. stockbrokers face hearing for allegedly failing to see red flags in their clients' penny stock transactions

Dec 15, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Law firm investigates class action suit amid deadly cantaloupe outbreak

At least five Canadians have died in an ongoing outbreak of salmonella poisoning connected to tainted cantaloupes.

Dec 14, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. approves health research centre construction at new St. Paul's Hospital

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's provincial government is going ahead with the construction of a $638-million "state-of-the-art" research centre at the new St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver.

Dec 14, 2023 1:31 PM Read more >

Tim Hortons, Telus and Esso reinstate support for Hockey Canada following scandal

TORONTO — A trio of sponsors are backing Hockey Canada once more, after pulling support for the organization when it was embroiled in scandal last year. Fast food chain Tim Hortons, telecommunications firm Telus Corp.

Dec 14, 2023 11:41 AM Read more >

Amazon delivery drivers accused of stealing packages in Metro Vancouver

BURNABY, B.C. — Three delivery truck drivers in Metro Vancouver are facing possible charges for allegedly stealing packages and trying to sell the contents online.

Dec 14, 2023 11:20 AM Read more >

British Columbians increasingly willing to pay for private health care, says poll

Younger British Columbians more willing to pay out of pocket, according to Research Co. survey

Dec 14, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

UVic job posting for Black candidates only draws backlash

The posting is for a full-time assistant professor in the university’s school of music

Dec 14, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver mayor Ken Sim gets earful over plan to abolish elected park board

More than 160 people registered to speak Wednesday to mayor’s motion

Dec 13, 2023 7:35 PM Read more >

Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged and foresees 3 rate cuts next year

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time, and its officials signaled that they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to their benchmark rate next year.

Dec 13, 2023 2:20 PM Read more >