Economy, Law & Politics

B.C. coalition seeks 'critical' crackdown on violent retail crime

VANCOUVER — London Drugs president Clint Mahlman said he never thought he'd be telling a news conference about having to authorize some staff members wearing stab vests.

Oct 30, 2023 3:29 PM Read more >

B.C. tribunal dismisses human rights complaint of 'contact high' from cannabis farm

Patricia Gendron worked for Koppert Canada Ltd. as a technical consultant with clients running cannabis growing operations.

Oct 30, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Poilievre calls on Liberals to exempt all forms of home heating from carbon price

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberals to exempt all forms of home heating from the carbon price, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a temporary exemption that only applies to home heating oil.

Oct 30, 2023 2:22 PM Read more >

Housing group brings renters' troubles with corporate landlords to review panel

HALIFAX — A national housing advocacy group delivered about 400 stories of renters' difficulties in dealing with large corporate landlords to federal offices in 10 Canadian citieson Monday.

Oct 30, 2023 2:05 PM Read more >

B.C. raises pay $2 per hour for daycare workers at licensed facilities

VICTORIA — Daycare workers at British Columbia's licensed child-care facilities will receive a $2-per-hour pay increase starting Jan. 1. Grace Lore, B.C.

Oct 30, 2023 12:56 PM Read more >

Vancouver neighbours' lawsuit over a lost view goes to court next month

West Side woman sued neighbour for $1,000 per day for putting up a 'privacy wall'

Oct 30, 2023 12:52 PM Read more >

Victims of vandalism to benefit from provincial rebate program

Securing Small Business Rebate will provide small businesses as much as $2,000 for acts of vandalism and up to $1,000 to buy and install security systems

Oct 30, 2023 11:26 AM Read more >

Young Canadians more anxious about debt, more likely to miss a bill payment: Equifax

TORONTO — Young Canadians are more anxious about their personal debt and more likely to have missed a bill payment this year, according to Equifax Canada.

Oct 30, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: David Eby needs to realize Justin Trudeau doesn't want to be friends

B.C. finds itself out of step with the country on the carbon tax all of a sudden

Oct 30, 2023 7:07 AM Read more >

Eby talks transport, drug crisis and short-term rentals at Island economic summit

B.C. Premier David Eby heard from Vancouver Island leaders, who raised key issues hurting economic development across the region.

Oct 30, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >