Economy, Law & Politics

Wildfire research centre proposed in Kamloops

The proposed Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency would be headed up by Thompson Rivers University’s Dr. Mike Flannigan, a BC Research Chair, professor and renowned wildfire expert.

Oct 18, 2023 4:16 AM Read more >

Teck faces $8M fine for alleged breach of environmental permit in Chile

'Companies must comply with their commitments. It’s part of the rules of the game.'

Oct 17, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

B.C. regulator fines CIBC $3.4M for mortgage documentation failures

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) violated the B.C. Consumer Protection Act, according to inspectors.

Oct 17, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Real estate sector likely relieved after OSFI response on mortgage proposals: expert

TORONTO — The real estate industry is likely breathing a sigh of relief after Canada's banking regulator signalled it might not move ahead with some proposed tightening of its mortgage lending rules, says one mortgage expert.

Oct 17, 2023 3:04 PM Read more >

Ben Eisen: Explosive B.C. public-sector job growth dwarfs growth in the private sector

More than nine in 10 jobs created between February 2020 and June 2023 were the result of government hiring

Oct 17, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Champagne says he wishes grocers were more 'forthcoming' on plans to stabilize prices

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he wishes Canadian grocers would be more forthcoming with the public about their plans to stabilize prices.

Oct 17, 2023 2:04 PM Read more >

Freeland considering action on short-term rentals after B.C. announces crackdown

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is applauding the B.C. government for going after short-term rentals and says the federal government is looking at what it can do on the issue as well. The B.C.

Oct 17, 2023 1:05 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Inflation stability delivering sighs of relief to British Columbians … and politicians

There are substantial political consequences arising from the actions of the independent central bank and Tuesday's inflation data is likely to provide a respite to Eby and Trudeau, writes Kirk LaPointe

Oct 17, 2023 11:05 AM Read more >

B.C.'s legal cannabis regime shows mixed results after five years

Challenges include high taxes on producers and consumers and large municipalities banning sales, leading to retail deserts

Oct 17, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Finally, the BC NDP government tangles with short-term rentals

Will it work? Time will tell

Oct 17, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >