Economy, Law & Politics

VANCOUVER — The number of foreign-educated nurses newly registered in British Columbia this year has more than doubled from last year, as the province makes progress on a $1-billion, multi-year plan to attract more health-care workers.

The speculation tax doesn’t lead to more affordable homes, writes Carson Binda

The disconnect between expectations and reality can be due to internal communication failures or changes to company goals and priorities

Statistics Canada finds child care enrolment remains below pre-pandemic level, although it has risen since 2022 and 2021; meanwhile, costs, on average, have declined as more subsidies come into effect.

TORONTO — For anyone facing spiralling debt and a falling credit rating, a debt relief consultant's picture-perfect solution could bring a glimmer of hope. But experts say if their promises seem too good to be true, they probably are.

OTTAWA — Canada's financial intelligence agency has levied a $7.4-million penalty against the Royal Bank of Canada for non-compliance with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing measures.

New position is a far cry from the B.C. premier’s position last year

Only half of British Columbians have a positive opinion of economic reconciliation, according to polling by Research Co. and Glacier Media.

Metro Vancouver union workers realize three-year contract with terms in line with other B.C. municipalities; union satisfied terms keep up with inflation.

‘It's definitely not my place to be offering opinions on the conflict right now.’