Economy, Law & Politics

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada delivered a supersized interest rate cut Wednesday in response to the recent decline in inflation, bringing its key policy rate down by half a percentage point.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower as more momentum comes out of Wall Street’s record-breaking rally. The S&P 500 was 0.3% lower early Wednesday. It’s coming off two small losses since setting an all-time high on Friday.

Some 31 per cent of 2,199 respondents reported that company pressures resulted in 'compromised public safety.'

Premier and NDP Leader David Eby says he's been told by the B.C. Green Party that it's too early to begin talks about a minority government agreement after the weekend's still-undecided provincial election.

Vancouver council voted 6-5 in July to reverse policy that banned use of natural gas for heating, hot water in construction of new detached homes

Provincial health officer Bonnie Henry says she's preparing for respiratory season following a political election campaign where she became a target of the BC Conservatives.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his leadership of the Liberal party is not in danger, even as members of his caucus prepare to confront him Wednesday in the hopes of convincing him to step down.

TORONTO — A Manulife report says retiree experiences vary significantly based on when a person retired, and whether it was planned or earlier than expected.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The global war against inflation has largely been won — and at surprisingly little cost to economic growth, the International Monetary Fund declared Tuesday.