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B.C. files first unexplained wealth order in Canada for Gulf Island home

The B.C. government has applied in court to order two B.C. residents to explain how they got $1 million to buy a home on Salt Spring Island; the couple is allegedly linked as beneficiaries to a major stock fraud scheme.

Nov 30, 2023 11:38 AM Read more >

Vietnam aims to position itself as a gateway to ASEAN for Canada

The B.C. trade diversification strategy country is investing heavily in trade infrastructure

Nov 30, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Canadian economy shrank in Q3 but manages to 'keep its head above recession waters'

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy shrank in the third quarter as higher rates weighed on consumer and business spending, but has so far managed to skirt a recession after a significant upward revision to second quarter GDP figures.

Nov 30, 2023 9:40 AM Read more >

Only 37% of Canadians are comfortable with Trudeau’s economic leadership, says poll

The Conservative Party continues to lead national polls as the country inches toward its next national election.

Nov 30, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Metro Vancouver meeting place capacity insufficient to meet demand

Industry insiders say meeting space availability is at an all-time low and more is needed.

Nov 30, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Man found guilty of defaming Richmond law firm fails contempt appeal

Guang Tian published the defamatory statements days after a court order banned him from doing so.

Nov 29, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Study reveals how B.C.'s tech industry stacks up against the rest of Canada

Annual report on state of technology estimates 1.4M Canadians are tech workers

Nov 29, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Labour shortages cost small businesses $38 billion in lost sales last year: CFIB

TORONTO — Small businesses lost more than $38 billion in revenue opportunities last year because of labour shortages, according to estimates from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Nov 29, 2023 11:21 AM Read more >

Cutting-edge antibody therapy firm, AbCellera, to lay off 10 per cent of workforce

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver-based company that helped develop the first antibody therapy treatment for COVID-19 has announced layoffs amounting to 10 per cent of its workforce. AbCellera Biologics Inc.

Nov 29, 2023 6:47 AM Read more >

Three in four Canadians say higher immigration is worsening housing crisis: poll

Nearly two-thirds of respondents said the volume of newcomers is also adding pressure to the country's education systems.

Nov 29, 2023 2:20 AM Read more >