Economy, Law & Politics

TORONTO — U.S.-China trade talks in London give investors the latest shot of optimism even as North American markets registered few gains Monday. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 1.11 points at 42,761.76.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted closer to their record as the world’s two largest economies begin talks on trade that could help avoid a recession. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Monday and is 2.3% below the record it reached in February.

A Law Society of B.C. hearing panel says former members cannot avoid discipline by simply ceasing their membership and avoiding hearing panels

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Global Energy Show The Global Energy Show kicks off on Tuesday in Calgary with people from 100 countries expected to attend the conference that will include a keyno

The province’s six-week ad campaign, which targets Washington, Oregon and California, includes video, audio, digital, social media, print and ads in public places, such as digital billboards

The B.C. Securities Commission has issued 76 letters to foreign YouTubers who may have been improperly promoting B.C. public companies without proper disclosure

Manpreet Singh Bains handed over his Law Society of B.C. ID after failing a breathalyzer test and referencing his legal status

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's goal of enhancing American power aligns with Prime Minister Mark Carney's aim of making Canada's economy the fastest-growing in the G7, Trump's envoy to Canada said Friday.

Canadian and U.S. markets finished the week in solidly positive territory as investors took stock of the latest jobs reports in both countries.