Economy, Law & Politics

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 >

B.C. inflation rate cools to 3.3% in September

Inflation on West Coast now lower than national rate of 3.8%: StatCan

Oct 17, 2023 7:05 AM Read more >

Less than half of British Columbians with a disability are satisfied with workplace inclusivity, says poll

Stereotyping by colleagues and a lack of accessibility in the workplace remain prominent barriers.

Oct 17, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

B.C. mega-projects scale back construction employment as they near completion

As $100B in projects winds down, uncertainty on economic consequences ramps up

Oct 17, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

More than half of small and medium firms affected by extreme weather: KPMG in Canada

TORONTO — KPMG in Canada says almost 60 per cent of small- and medium-sized businesses across the country have been affected by extreme weather events this year.

Oct 17, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

B.C. to bring in new rules on short-term rentals to create more housing

VICTORIA — New legislation that takes aim at rapidly expanding short-term rentals in British Columbia will increase badly needed long-term rental housing, Premier David Eby said after the act was introduced in the legislature Monday.

Oct 16, 2023 6:37 PM Read more >