Economy, Law & Politics

HINTON, Alta. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Hinton, Alta., to get a briefing on the status of the Jasper wildfire, as well as meet with the province's premier and evacuees who fled the blaze that destroyed a third of the town.

The province recently committed $250 million to 21 northern B.C. communities

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C.

Sky Global distributor Herdman was previously denied bail and lost his appeal, and remains in a French prison

Food bank says it suffered $118,588 in costs because of repairs to a sloped floor, and delays in using its new facility.

Shockwaves on Wall Street unleashed by jobs data out of the U.S. sent strong tremors north of the border Friday, as Canada’s main stock index shook over fears of a weakening U.S. economy and tech sector. The S&P/TSX composite index plunged 495.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled Friday on worries the U.S. economy could be cracking under the weight of high interest rates meant to whip inflation . The S&P 500 sank 1.8% for its first back-to-back losses of at least 1% since April.

B.C.'s small businesses deserve a seat at the table on matters that could dramatically impact work, employment and operations

The Financial Services Tribunal upheld penalties against broker caught providing false information to lenders on behalf of a client later charged with fentanyl trafficking.