Economy, Law & Politics

Massive social housing-detox centre for Vancouver sees costs reach $200M

Federal government now on board with $98M loan, $7M contribution

Mar 21, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

Stock market today: Wall Street closes higher, snapping a 4-week losing streak

U.S. stocks shook off a weak start and ended slightly higher, enough to break a four-week losing streak. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Friday after being down for most of the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.

Mar 21, 2025 1:05 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Mo Money, Mo Massey, Mo Problems for 小蓝视频 NDP

Province says no to federal infrastructure funds, axes key rental program and faces backlash over a bill that hands Eby sweeping authority

Mar 21, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers

OTTAWA 鈥� Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a plan Friday to boost training and employment for workers in the skilled trades.

Mar 21, 2025 12:20 PM Read more >

Western Canadian business groups outline wish list ahead of federal election call

CALGARY 鈥� Western Canadian business groups have outlined their wish list ahead of an expected federal election call this weekend. Councils in 小蓝视频

Mar 21, 2025 10:51 AM Read more >

Carney confirms Liberals won't proceed with planned capital gains tax change

OTTAWA 鈥� Days before he's expected to call a federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney is confirming he won't move ahead with a key Liberal tax policy.

Mar 21, 2025 10:12 AM Read more >

S&P/TSX composite ticks lower, U.S. stock markets also down

TORONTO 鈥� Canada's main stock index ticked lower Thursday after giving back gains from earlier in the day, while U.S. markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 8.97 points at 25,060.24.

Mar 21, 2025 8:53 AM Read more >

Municipal law expert recommends more independence for Vancouver鈥檚 integrity commissioner

Lawyer Reece Harding: 鈥淭hese offices can only be successful if given as much independence as can possibly be created.鈥�

Mar 21, 2025 8:30 AM Read more >

Update: 小蓝视频 trucking companies that claimed financial ruin terminate drivers, hire new ones

Gulzer Transport Inc. and Jet Speed Transport Inc.'s history of non-compliance left them with non-company tags to access the port of Vancouver

Mar 20, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

Prime Minister Mark Carney expected to call a federal election on Sunday

While sources would not confirm the date of the vote, federal campaigns must run at least 37 days.

Mar 20, 2025 4:45 PM Read more >