Economy, Law & Politics

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. highest since May

The 373 British Columbians in hospitals with the disease include 132 in ICUs

Oct 7, 2021 3:35 PM Read more >

B.C. shell used to orchestrate multi-million dollar fraud: SEC

Two New Jersey men bought a Canadian shell, listed it on the Canadian Securities Exchange and orchestrated the scheme

Oct 7, 2021 3:28 PM Read more >

Surrey Board of Trade backs police transition referendum

Business group cites increasing costs and poor planning as reasons to maintain RCMP force

Oct 7, 2021 2:48 PM Read more >

Vancouver votes down ambitious climate parking plan

The failed motion would have cut emissions by up to 14% and raised roughly $60 million for alternative transportation like EV charging stations, pedestrian crossings and dedicated bus lanes. What will take its place is not clear

Oct 7, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

B.C. sees most new COVID-19 infections in a week

Nine more British Columbians die from COVID-19; 5,945 battle active infections

Oct 6, 2021 4:38 PM Read more >

How B.C. can avoid pandemic ‘disaster fatigue’

New Fraser Valley restrictions a warning of potential winter of discontent ahead

Oct 6, 2021 3:40 PM Read more >

COVID-19: Federal public servants face unpaid leave if unvaccinated, says government

Canadians 12 and older travelling via train or plane will also need to show proof of vaccination

Oct 6, 2021 8:08 AM Read more >

Human Rights Watch slams B.C. government’s response to heat wave

Report focuses on how the summer's prolonged extreme high temperatures affected vulnerable British Columbians.

Oct 5, 2021 4:41 PM Read more >

B.C. hospital occupancy stays relatively flat in past month

Hospitals were far more occupied pre-pandemic

Oct 5, 2021 4:18 PM Read more >

Surrey Police Service could deploy unvaccinated officers

City’s municipal force has yet to make a decision on vaccinations for officers, unlike the RCMP

Oct 5, 2021 4:01 PM Read more >