Economy, Law & Politics

B.C.’s economic recovery plan targets job creation, tourism sector

Province outlines $1.5b in direct spending, $660m in new tax measures and $500m investment fund

Sep 17, 2020 2:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver councillors reflect on first half of four-year term

Councillors state positions on homeless camps, rate mayor’s performance

Sep 17, 2020 11:58 AM Read more >

Leaked document details missteps during deadliest COVID-19 outbreak in B.C.

26 residents died with COVID-19 at Langley Lodge before the virus was snuffed out. Now, as cases ramp up, an internal document offers a blueprint and a warning for how to weather an outbreak at a long-term care home during a second wave

Sep 17, 2020 12:00 AM Read more >

B.C. reaches new record for active COVID-19 infections: 1,614

Number of active infections in B.C. fell slightly on Tuesday, but surged to new all-time high today

Sep 16, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Another NDP cabinet minister won't seek re-election

Jobs Minister Michelle Mungall says she won't seek re-election

Sep 16, 2020 2:18 PM Read more >

B.C. government extends state of emergency to restrict spread of COVID-19

Restrictions related to the province's state of emergency will stay in place until at least September 29

Sep 15, 2020 4:21 PM Read more >

B.C. firms’ market cap surges to $212b, exceeding pre-pandemic levels

What happened: New data shows value of B.C.

Sep 15, 2020 3:39 PM Read more >

Surrey to examine electoral reform

Council to weigh pros and cons of a return of ward system; public input sought following staff report

Sep 15, 2020 3:27 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. rise to 18-week high

63 British Columbians are now suffering in hospital with COVID-19, with 20 of those in intensive care

Sep 15, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver city manager calling it quits

Sadhu Johnston will leave his position in January 2021

Sep 15, 2020 1:50 PM Read more >