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Mayors showing resistance to loss of local power

Mayors showing resistance to loss of local power

Politicians are trying to solve 21st century problems with the 19th century constitution, says one political science professor.
Why Canadian M&A activity was comparatively flat in 2023

Why Canadian M&A activity was comparatively flat in 2023

M&A can be a barometer for the economy, and the economy has clearly cooled
Opinion: The economic costs of CleanBC need to be communicated

Opinion: The economic costs of CleanBC need to be communicated

Authors Jock Finlayson and Ken Peacock say they understand the desire to follow a long-term decarbonization path but the pair questions the merits of the CleanBC timeline
B.C. man said he couldn't work due to Home Depot gift card dispute

B.C. man said he couldn't work due to Home Depot gift card dispute

David Peters claimed $4,300 for mental distress and being unable to fulfil a business contract.
B.C. inflation rate cools to 2.7% in October

B.C. inflation rate cools to 2.7% in October

The rate of inflation on the West Coast is now nearly one full percentage point lower than it was in the summer
Results: Where is the safest place in B.C. to avoid Mother Nature?

Results: Where is the safest place in B.C. to avoid Mother Nature?

When trying to avoid earthquakes, floods, landslides, tsunamis and wildfires where should you go?
Canadians to get update on federal finances, new housing measures in budget update

Canadians to get update on federal finances, new housing measures in budget update

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to present the traditional fall update on Canada's finances — a fiscal blueprint that's expected to include measures aimed at getting more homes built.
Richmond lawyer Hong Guo disbarred by Law Society of BC panel

Richmond lawyer Hong Guo disbarred by Law Society of BC panel

A wide array of professional misconduct findings, from trust account violations to conflicts of interest and misleading investigators, had plagued Hong Guo's legal career.
Carson Binda: Here’s how B.C. Premier David Eby can save taxpayers money

Carson Binda: Here’s how B.C. Premier David Eby can save taxpayers money

What’s needed is a culture shift away from Victoria’s unsustainable spending, writes
Mayor of Surrey, B.C., announces constitutional challenge over policing

Mayor of Surrey, B.C., announces constitutional challenge over policing

SURREY, B.C.