Economy, Law & Politics

Canada's high court to rule if bankruptcy wipes out court-ordered fines in B.C. case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has set a December date to hear an appeal from a British Columbia couple who argue their declaration of bankruptcy should wipe out millions of dollars in fines imposed by provincial securities authorities.

Nov 24, 2023 10:07 AM Read more >

Rogers Sugar asks for mediation to help bring end to refinery strike

VANCOUVER — Rogers Sugar Inc. says it has asked for mediation to help bring an end to an eight-week long strike at its Vancouver refinery.

Nov 24, 2023 7:54 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Leaked memo reveals BC NDP having trouble squaring energy ambitions with reality

This week’s developments foreshadow a future where politicians have more control to cut out regulators – and cut their own deals

Nov 24, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Statistics Canada says retail sales increase 0.6% to $$66.5 billion in September

Retail sales rose 0.6 per cent to $66.5 billion in September led by increases at motor vehicle and parts dealers, Statistics Canada said Friday. The agency's early estimates also suggest retail sales increased 0.

Nov 24, 2023 7:06 AM Read more >

Vancouver police budget heading towards $500M by 2028

Police Chief Adam Palmer: 'People get great value for their money.'

Nov 23, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

B.C. minister's memo on 'big and shiny' affordability plan lands in Opposition hands

VICTORIA — A British Columbia cabinet minister says she mistakenly dropped a memo to herself describing a "big and shiny" affordability measure that mysteriously ended up in the hands of the Opposition BC United party.

Nov 23, 2023 5:24 PM Read more >

YVR warns of increased traffic this Black Friday

Travellers may want to take Canada Line instead of driving to the airport.

Nov 23, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver mayors say they need billions of dollars from feds to grow transit

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver mayors say they need billions of dollars over the next few years and a more reliable funding model from the federal government in order to improve transit.

Nov 23, 2023 1:25 PM Read more >

Cyclist sues City of Vancouver for allegedly putting dangerous obstacle in bike lane

Little visible signage or light was allegedly provided to make a turn safer

Nov 23, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Trudeau points to misleading debt rankings to justify federal debt explosion

'Reckless debt accumulation' defines the current Ottawa administration, write Fraser Institute analysts

Nov 23, 2023 9:35 AM Read more >