Economy, Law & Politics

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Friday, U.S. markets down

TORONTO — Strength in the energy sector helped Canada's main stock index post a small gain Friday, while U.S. stock markets were down as debt ceiling talks fizzled ahead of the weekend. Canada outperformed the U.S.

May 19, 2023 1:40 PM Read more >

What a fast-growing India means for B.C. and Canadian businesses

India’s role as an emerging B.C. market is growing, but the relationship is slow to deepen

May 19, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver parking economics spark discussion about the value of space in urban areas

Chinatown pilot project aims to balance parking prices with optimal visits to local businesses

May 19, 2023 9:35 AM Read more >

TransLink Mayors’ Council sitting on Ottawa lobbying trip budget

A delegation of 12 municipal representatives visited the capital to lobby for more federal transit funding

May 19, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

Former Richmond MP pleasantly surprised by federal committee recommendations on China

The House of Commons committee on Canada-China relations released a report Wednesday with recommendations for addressing threats and concerns

May 19, 2023 8:20 AM Read more >

Securities commission orders West Van company head to resign

Dunn crowdfunded over $17,000 from investors without telling them about his history with the securities regulator

May 19, 2023 6:58 AM Read more >

Who’s Suing Whom: May 19, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court

May 19, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal as strike averted

May 19, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver-made hangover cure pill gets Health Canada approval

Drinks on them!

May 18, 2023 1:56 PM Read more >

Feds finalize Visa, Mastercard agreements lowering fees for small businesses

OTTAWA — The federal government has finalized agreements with Visa and Mastercard that will see small businesses pay lower credit card transaction fees, it announced Thursday.

May 18, 2023 12:49 PM Read more >