Gas prices in Vancouver rose with land costs but full differentials unexplained: report
The report says Vancouver’s gasoline retail margins “highly” correlates with local land values. Continue reading
Regulation
Public will have a say in regulator inquiry into B.C.’s record-high gas prices
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The probe into the province’s volatile fuel prices will also include a four-day hearing in July that will explore the issue with oil companies. Continue reading
Regulator given 3 months to probe causes of B.C.’s sky-high gas prices
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The B.C. Utilities Commission will now have the power to compel oil companies to explain prices. Continue reading
Group representing Alberta counsellors and therapists calls for more regulation of profession
A professional associations alliance for Alberta counsellors and therapists is calling on the provincial government to regulate their professions to ensure accountability and that Albertans receive “appropriate” mental health services when they need them. Continue reading
BC Police Association not worried over lack of pot regulation funds in federal budget
“Realistically, police officers have been dealing with people impaired by drug for many years.” Continue reading
‘The reality is there are risks’: N.B. Pharmacists cracking down on over-the-counter medications
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
The New Brunswick College of Pharmacists is beginning to enforce regulations surrounding over-the-counter medication that have been in place for decades but largely ignored. Continue reading
New Brunswick carbon tax will not target consumers
Kevin Lacey of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says he welcomes news that there won’t be a direct new tax on New Brunswick consumers, but he warns that extra financial burdens for industry will be passed along to customers. Continue reading
Auditor criticizes provincial government over lack of pipeline regulation
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The government isn’t doing enough to regulate oil and gas pipelines, according to the provincial auditor. Continue reading
Council pulls a U-turn: Uber not required to install cameras in vehicles
Uber won’t be following through on a threat to leave the London after council passed a by-law change Tuesday exempting them from installing security cameras. Continue reading
Toronto marijuana advocates link dispensary robberies to ‘violent’ police raids
Marijuana advocacy groups in Toronto say dispensaries across the city are being stigmatized by “violent” police raids and that the recent rash of robberies is linked to the pot storefront crackdown. Continue reading