Economy, Law & Politics

MEXICO CITY — From the frosty throes of a Canadian winter, the land of conquistadors and Frida Kahlo can seem a million miles away.

Premier David Eby has reached the half-way point of his 100-day launch plan, and while he’s racked up an impressive list of accomplishments so far, he’s also a long way away from hitting the high bar he set for himself at the start.

These corporate claims were filed with the BC Supreme Court registry in Vancouver. Information is derived from notices of civil claim. Civil claims have not been tested or proven in court. Defendants B21 Trade (Canada) Ltd .

TORONTO — Strength in the energy, technology and base metal sectors helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 150 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 157.

OTTAWA — Canada is officially buying the F-35 fighter jet, ending the years-long search to replace the aging CF-18 fleet where it first began.

TORONTO — Canadian bank CEOs say they're able to adapt to the higher credit requirements the banking regulator has set in preparation for more uncertain economic times ahead.

TORONTO — A management-led group of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. employees has made a takeover bid for the company valued at $1.127 billion. The employee group is offering $11.25 per share for the financial services firm.

WASHINGTON — From the frosty throes of a Canadian winter, the land of conquistadors and Frida Kahlo can seem a million miles away.

“I don’t believe, without his assistance, we would have been able to make the progress we did," said Ambulance Paramedics of BC President Troy Clifford

Labour shortages, inflation, new organizing rules and the ‘Starbucks effect’ are all expected to spark new union drives.