Economy, Law & Politics

Here's what made news at Vancouver city hall in 2023

Park board's abolition, decampment on East Hastings, approval of Chinatown condo generated headlines.

Dec 30, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Most British Columbians thirsty for the NBA's return to Vancouver, says polling

About 60 per cent of respondents believe bringing back pro basketball is a good idea, according to a Research Co. survey.

Dec 29, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

What to expect from sa国际传媒 sports in 2024

From future NHL stars to the World Cup, and more

Dec 29, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Banking changes to look out for in 2024

The federal government approved RBC鈥檚 $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC sa国际传媒 in the waning days of 2023, despite concerns from critics that it will stifle competition.

Dec 29, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

Canaccord sanctioned over trading supervision, fined $475,000

VANCOUVER 鈥� The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization says it has accepted a settlement with sanctions against Canaccord Genuity Corp. related to trading supervision. The regulator says the Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.

Dec 28, 2023 11:13 AM Read more >

Five things to watch for in Canadian business in 2024

Here are five things to watch in Canadian business in 2024 as households and companies work through what is expected to be a challenging economic environment.

Dec 28, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

BIV's Biggest Newsmakers of 2023

From CEOs to politicians, the biggest newsmakers kept the business community captivated throughout the year

Dec 27, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Data points: sa国际传媒 exports, building permits take sharp downward turn

High interest rates taking its toll on parts of the West Coast economy

Dec 27, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Decaying Vancouver monument a metaphor for the broken dream of peace on Earth

Vancouver's Peace Flame Monument sits in limbo

Dec 25, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

More Canadians to feel pinch of high rates in 2024, making way for lower inflation

OTTAWA 鈥� As another inflation-fighting year wraps up, the Bank of sa国际传媒's quest to restore price stability is expected to begin drawing to a close in 2024.

Dec 24, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >