Economy, Law & Politics

The consequences of the 2020 global pandemic have been mixed for British Columbia’s largest insurance brokerages, according to data collected on BIV’s Biggest Insurance Brokers in B.C. list ( https://biv.com/lists ).

B.C.’s economy has emerged as one of the better performers during the pandemic, and robust construction activity continues to support the recovery phase.

Unvaccinated British Columbians cite a number of reasons for waiting. For some, a new proof of vaccination plan is finally driving them to get their first jab

The 724 new infections detected in the past day is at the highest level since May 1

Conservatives would “fix” federal environment act, lift oil tanker moratorium

85% of hospitalizations in a recent week were people not yet fully vaccinated

The Liberal Party leader swept into Steveston with his entourage, glad-handing spectators and residents

Some features of proposed vaccine passport divulge too much data, expert says

Hospitalizations rise by five to 138, the highest level since June 15

Fraser Health review of youth and school staff cases finds transmission rates were relatively low in school settings and most kids catch COVID-19 in the community/households, but the analysis did not include the Delta variant