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“I don’t believe, without his assistance, we would have been able to make the progress we did," said Ambulance Paramedics of BC President Troy Clifford

Labour shortages, inflation, new organizing rules and the ‘Starbucks effect’ are all expected to spark new union drives.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Banking conference RBC Capital Markets hosts its Canadian bank CEO conference on Monday.

Eighty-one per cent of British Columbians are concerned that Canada will face a recession next year, according to a November Ipsos poll. 

Move comes as hospital occupancy exceeds base hospital capacity

The curious case of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has left an institution and reconciliation in a most terrible spot. It is difficult to know where to start.

TORONTO — Strength in the base metal and energy sectors helped Canada's main stock index rise more than 200 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets climbed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 261.61 points at 19,768.45.

Economists say the expected economic slowdown in 2023 may not result in higher levels of gig work, unlike previous recessions when levels of contract work and self-employment spiked.

Not even another rate hike from the Bank of Canada could quell B.C.’s ultra-tight labour market in December as the province added 16,600 jobs during the holiday season.

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy added 104,000 jobs in December. The country's unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage points to 5.0 per cent, nearing the record-low of 4.9 per cent reached in June and July. More coming.