Economy, Law & Politics

The full text of the Speech from the Throne at the opening of the fifth session of the 42nd parliament of the Province of British Columbia, as read by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin.

OTTAWA — The federal government is cutting the amount of financial relief small businesses will receive from carbon pricing revenues so it can increase the size of the rebate it is providing to rural families.

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced a mini cabinet reshuffle and named a new post-secondary education minister to replace Selina Robinson, who recently resigned over comments about the Middle East.

The province must hit pause on aggressive climate plan and control debt in softening global economy

The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation chair is the recipient of BIV's 2024 Influential Women in Business Lifetime Achievement Award

When asking for a raise, it’s tempting to acknowledge the elephant in the room — the surging cost of living brought on by inflation and interest rate hikes that have hammered household budgets.

Airfares, clothing lead the way on easing inflation in January

The current provincial government's spending spree outpaces 2008 and COVID crises

Of the 708 additional doctors in family practice in B.C., 179 — or more than 25 per cent — are practising on Vancouver Island.

Access to grocery stores, the distribution of public services and the layout of streets all contribute to health and well-being.