Economy, Law & Politics

B.C. loses 6,600 businesses amid pandemic

Latest data shows province making up losses since height of pandemic restrictions

Feb 19, 2021 6:49 AM Read more >

B.C. defies second-wave layoff surge

Canadian employment took a beating to kick off 2021 as COVID-19’s second wave and further economic restrictions in Ontario and Quebec led to a surge in layoffs. Nationally, employment plunged 1.

Feb 18, 2021 11:00 PM Read more >

B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to trend downward

Feb 18, 2021 3:18 PM Read more >

ICYMI: Watch BIV's 2020 BC CEO Awards

In case you missed it, you can watch BIV's 2020 BC CEO Awards, originally livestreamed February 23, here

Feb 18, 2021 2:56 PM Read more >

CRA lockout of account holders to prevent security breach irks many

The accounts were not impacted by a cyberattack, the agency says

Feb 18, 2021 10:19 AM Read more >

‘Legitimate’ questions raised about further delaying second vaccine doses: Ottawa

Officials also confirm weekly Pfizer shipments for final stretch of March

Feb 18, 2021 8:07 AM Read more >

Here is everything Canadians need to know about COVID-19 testing for travel (Infographics)

COVID-19 testing is required for crossing the land borders now, too.

Feb 17, 2021 11:00 PM Read more >

B.C. reports three new COVID-19 deaths – lowest daily total in 13 weeks

The number of outbreaks at seniors' homes has declined significantly since vaccines started to be administered in December

Feb 17, 2021 3:06 PM Read more >

Fraser Valley churches can continue pandemic services: court

Government COVID application against churches dismissed

Feb 17, 2021 2:27 PM Read more >

Car break-ins drop 40%, business burglaries reach 10-year high in Vancouver

Year-end Vancouver police statistics show pandemic’s effect on crime

Feb 17, 2021 11:39 AM Read more >