Economy, Law & Politics

HALIFAX — A senior Bank of Canada official says the need to improve productivity has reached an emergency level as the economy faces a future where inflation may be more of a threat than in the past few decades.

B.C. residents ready to ditch restrictions, says survey

Vancouver's Stemcell developed device to improve detection, treatment of plasma cell cancer.

DNV Coun. Catherine Pope says the projected costs for the project, now pegged at $3.86 billion, are 'unacceptable' for North Shore taxpayers

Political columnist Keith Baldrey explains how the new electoral areas "speak volumes" to the province's growth in the last 40 years.

Despite retiring and handing in his licence, lawyer Lindsay Ross has been disbarred by the Law Society of BC: 'Misconduct cannot be avoided simply by resigning from the Law Society'

Long health-care wait times, housing woes and a giant deficit haven't proven fatal for provincial government

Minimal growth in venture capital and private equity investment expected this year

Vancouver naturopathic doctor Vanessa Lindsay has been treating a longtime patient's high blood pressure through nutrition and exercise. "She's lost weight. She's stronger. She's eating well. She's hydrated. She's sleeping better," said Lindsay.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Bank of Canada Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers will give a speech in Halifax on Tuesday.