Economy, Law & Politics

Central 1 CFO to step down later this year

The Vancouver-based financial services organization says it's searching for a new leader.

Jul 17, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

B.C. Premier David Eby leans on Ravi Kahlon again as he reshuffles cabinet

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has leaned on Ravi Kahlon from the moment he officially sought the government's top job, with Kahlon co-chairing his leadership campaign.

Jul 17, 2025 4:04 PM Read more >

Judge sanctions B.C. litigant for AI hallucination in court filing

Former marine surveyor Munchang Choi had launched various complaints and court actions related to alleged bullying, leading up to termination. He relied, in part, on artificial intelligence for his filings.

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Kirk LaPointe: Trump’s tariff tactics rely more on psychology than economics

From zero-sum thinking to loss aversion, the U.S. president’s trade moves follow a psychological playbook

Jul 17, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Tech stocks help boost S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets also rise amid earnings

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 200 points to cap off Thursday's trading session, helped by strength in the technology sector, while U.S. stock markets also climbed amid U.S. corporate earnings.

Jul 17, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Wall Street cruises to more records as PepsiCo and tech stocks rally

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rose to records on Thursday following better-than-expected updates on the economy and a mixed set of profit reports from big U.S. companies. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% to top its all-time high set a week ago.

Jul 17, 2025 2:02 PM Read more >

Bank of Canada, Crown corporations set to align with Liberal cost-cutting plans

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada and most other federal Crown corporations will be looking to trim their budgets over the coming years alongside a wider government effort to cut costs.

Jul 17, 2025 1:21 PM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Support for political correctness rising in Canada—and the U.S.

While Conservative leaders rail against 'woke politics, most voters in Canada and the U.S. continue to support political correctness in public life, according to Research Co. survey

Jul 17, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Mayor, police chief celebrate opening of community policing centre in DTES

The Gastown-Hastings Crossing Centre is located in the Woodward's building on West Hastings.

Jul 16, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

B.C. lawyers warned about becoming 'tools' for crime

In the past year alone, the law society has found or alleged misconduct by at least four lawyers.

Jul 16, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >