Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Economy, Law & Politics

Green councillor withdraws call for review of natural gas ban reversal in new homes

Green councillor withdraws call for review of natural gas ban reversal in new homes

Vancouver council voted 6-5 in July to reverse policy that banned use of natural gas for heating, hot water in construction of new detached homes
Eby says B.C. Greens not yet ready for minority talks as Furstenau stays Green leader

Eby says B.C. Greens not yet ready for minority talks as Furstenau stays Green leader

Premier and NDP Leader David Eby says he's been told by the B.C. Green Party that it's too early to begin talks about a minority government agreement after the weekend's still-undecided provincial election.
'That is their prerogative': Dr. Bonnie Henry reflects on campaign to fire her, launches vaccine campaign

'That is their prerogative': Dr. Bonnie Henry reflects on campaign to fire her, launches vaccine campaign

Provincial health officer Bonnie Henry says she's preparing for respiratory season following a political election campaign where she became a target of the BC Conservatives.
Justin Trudeau says his leadership is not in danger as Liberals brace for revolt

Justin Trudeau says his leadership is not in danger as Liberals brace for revolt

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his leadership of the Liberal party is not in danger, even as members of his caucus prepare to confront him Wednesday in the hopes of convincing him to step down.
Retiring early hurts financial resiliency, Manulife survey shows

Retiring early hurts financial resiliency, Manulife survey shows

TORONTO — A Manulife report says retiree experiences vary significantly based on when a person retired, and whether it was planned or earlier than expected.
IMF's view: The global fight against high inflation is 'almost won'

IMF's view: The global fight against high inflation is 'almost won'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The global war against inflation has largely been won — and at surprisingly little cost to economic growth, the International Monetary Fund declared Tuesday.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close after erasing earlier losses

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close after erasing earlier losses

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close after erasing most of their losses from earlier in the day. The S&P 500 slipped a bit less than 0.1% Tuesday, marking its first back-to-back loss in a month and a half.
B.C. breaks vaccination records, with 82,000 COVID-19 and flu shots in one day

B.C. breaks vaccination records, with 82,000 COVID-19 and flu shots in one day

Record numbers of people in British Columbia have received updated vaccinations against COVID-19 and flu, as the province ramps up its immunization campaign for respiratory illness season.
U.S. vote has Canadian business leaders worried about protectionist policies: KPMG

U.S. vote has Canadian business leaders worried about protectionist policies: KPMG

TORONTO — A new report suggests many Canadian business leaders are worried about economic uncertainties related to the looming U.S. election.
Expecting to receive an inheritance? Here are some common pitfalls to watch out for

Expecting to receive an inheritance? Here are some common pitfalls to watch out for

Parveen Karsan, a tax, trusts and estate planning lawyer, said before spending any inheritance, the recipients should double-check that the estate they received it from is in the clear with the CRA.