Economy, Law & Politics

B.C. tribunal dismisses human rights complaint of 'contact high' from cannabis farm

Patricia Gendron worked for Koppert Canada Ltd. as a technical consultant with clients running cannabis growing operations.

Oct 30, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Poilievre calls on Liberals to exempt all forms of home heating from carbon price

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberals to exempt all forms of home heating from the carbon price, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a temporary exemption that only applies to home heating oil.

Oct 30, 2023 2:22 PM Read more >

Housing group brings renters' troubles with corporate landlords to review panel

HALIFAX — A national housing advocacy group delivered about 400 stories of renters' difficulties in dealing with large corporate landlords to federal offices in 10 Canadian citieson Monday.

Oct 30, 2023 2:05 PM Read more >

B.C. raises pay $2 per hour for daycare workers at licensed facilities

VICTORIA — Daycare workers at British Columbia's licensed child-care facilities will receive a $2-per-hour pay increase starting Jan. 1. Grace Lore, B.C.

Oct 30, 2023 12:56 PM Read more >

Vancouver neighbours' lawsuit over a lost view goes to court next month

West Side woman sued neighbour for $1,000 per day for putting up a 'privacy wall'

Oct 30, 2023 12:52 PM Read more >

Victims of vandalism to benefit from provincial rebate program

Securing Small Business Rebate will provide small businesses as much as $2,000 for acts of vandalism and up to $1,000 to buy and install security systems

Oct 30, 2023 11:26 AM Read more >

Young Canadians more anxious about debt, more likely to miss a bill payment: Equifax

TORONTO — Young Canadians are more anxious about their personal debt and more likely to have missed a bill payment this year, according to Equifax Canada.

Oct 30, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: David Eby needs to realize Justin Trudeau doesn't want to be friends

B.C. finds itself out of step with the country on the carbon tax all of a sudden

Oct 30, 2023 7:07 AM Read more >

Eby talks transport, drug crisis and short-term rentals at Island economic summit

B.C. Premier David Eby heard from Vancouver Island leaders, who raised key issues hurting economic development across the region.

Oct 30, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.

Oct 29, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >