Economy, Law & Politics

New housing construction stays strong

British Columbia housing starts remained elevated in August despite pulling back from stellar June and July performances.

Oct 1, 2021 12:00 AM Read more >

B.C. reports nine more COVID-19 deaths; 749 new cases

Much data unavailable as government officials busy observing National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Sep 30, 2021 4:49 PM Read more >

B.C. has 11 COVID-19 deaths in past day

COVID-19 hospitalizations at 19-week high

Sep 29, 2021 3:42 PM Read more >

Inconspicuous advertorials catch B.C. Securities Commission eyes

B.C.-based penny stock firms didn’t properly disclose marketing ads: Commission

Sep 29, 2021 10:46 AM Read more >

B.C. business leaders’ post-election wish list

Decision-makers lay out what economic priorities they’d like the government to set

Sep 29, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

B.C. hospital occupancy remains far below pre-pandemic times

77.1% of B.C. hospitals beds are filled. Pre-pandemic, occupancy exceeded 100%

Sep 28, 2021 4:04 PM Read more >

Rising COVID-19 cases in East Fraser Valley region prompt new set of restrictions

Measures are aimed at reducing transmission of the virus. Public health hopes they also raise the vaccination rate in the affected communities.

Sep 28, 2021 2:19 PM Read more >

COVID booster doses to begin rolling out next week for seniors in long-term care, assisted living

Residents will also be getting the influenza vaccine along with the booster

Sep 28, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

COVID-19 kills 18 more in B.C.

Death toll from pandemic in the province rises to 1,940

Sep 27, 2021 2:38 PM Read more >

Vancouver police now on track to run $7.6 million deficit

The Vancouver Police Department is now on track to be over budget by $7.6 million by year’s end — almost $3 million more than its finance staff predicted in June. A report that went before the Vancouver Police Board Sept. 23 said the $7.

Sep 27, 2021 2:16 PM Read more >