Economy, Law & Politics

Law firm investigates class action suit amid deadly cantaloupe outbreak

At least five Canadians have died in an ongoing outbreak of salmonella poisoning connected to tainted cantaloupes.

Dec 14, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. approves health research centre construction at new St. Paul's Hospital

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's provincial government is going ahead with the construction of a $638-million "state-of-the-art" research centre at the new St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver.

Dec 14, 2023 1:31 PM Read more >

Tim Hortons, Telus and Esso reinstate support for Hockey Canada following scandal

TORONTO — A trio of sponsors are backing Hockey Canada once more, after pulling support for the organization when it was embroiled in scandal last year. Fast food chain Tim Hortons, telecommunications firm Telus Corp.

Dec 14, 2023 11:41 AM Read more >

Amazon delivery drivers accused of stealing packages in Metro Vancouver

BURNABY, B.C. — Three delivery truck drivers in Metro Vancouver are facing possible charges for allegedly stealing packages and trying to sell the contents online.

Dec 14, 2023 11:20 AM Read more >

British Columbians increasingly willing to pay for private health care, says poll

Younger British Columbians more willing to pay out of pocket, according to Research Co. survey

Dec 14, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

UVic job posting for Black candidates only draws backlash

The posting is for a full-time assistant professor in the university’s school of music

Dec 14, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver mayor Ken Sim gets earful over plan to abolish elected park board

More than 160 people registered to speak Wednesday to mayor’s motion

Dec 13, 2023 7:35 PM Read more >

Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged and foresees 3 rate cuts next year

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time, and its officials signaled that they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to their benchmark rate next year.

Dec 13, 2023 2:20 PM Read more >

Statistics Canada says household debt-to-income ratio lower in Q3, service costs up

TORONTO — The amount Canadians owe relative to their income edged lower in the third quarter, but the cost of servicing that debt relative to income climbed, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday.

Dec 13, 2023 2:10 PM Read more >

Ikea putting more than $100M into B.C. expansion

Richmond store set for significant upgrade with added distribution centre

Dec 13, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >