Economy, Law & Politics

Crime down, mental health calls up in Surrey during 2020

Surrey RCMP reported less crime but an uptick in mental health issues among residents, as it took on a new role in public health monitoring during the pandemic in 2020, according to its annual Report to the Community.

Apr 7, 2021 2:42 PM Read more >

B.C. launches digital resource hub for workplace mental health

Tools available to employers and employees in sectors hit hard by the pandemic

Apr 7, 2021 1:47 PM Read more >

City of Surrey hires inspector who drove impaired

Surrey councillor Linda Annis calls on police board to disclose full details of hiring process after it hires Jeff Metcalfe

Apr 7, 2021 11:41 AM Read more >

Re-hiring blitz challenges looming for hospitality and tourism

Many skilled workers laid off during the pandemic have moved on to other sectors

Apr 7, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

BIV launches podcast on equity, diversity and inclusion in business

New episodes of 'EDI on BIV' will be published weekly on Tuesdays

Apr 6, 2021 3:45 PM Read more >

B.C. detects near-record high new COVID-19 infections, as active variant cases plunge

Three more people died from the virus overnight, raising B.C.'s death toll from COVID-19 to 1,489

Apr 6, 2021 3:35 PM Read more >

B.C. tallies 160k registrations on first day of online vaccine bookings

Nearly 24k British Columbians booked vaccinations after registering

Apr 6, 2021 3:35 PM Read more >

Trudeau urges young people to stay home amid surging COVID-19 cases

Pleas come as B.C. reports surging case numbers in recent weeks

Apr 6, 2021 9:34 AM Read more >

Pandemic’s Gastown cocktail: a mix of hope and despair

New Herschel CEO banking on return to historic neighbourhood’s “vibrancy” next year

Apr 6, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Labour reforms sought for gig economy workers

Province plans to explore feasibility of benefits, pension plans for contract employees

Apr 6, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >