Economy, Law & Politics

BC Supreme Court extends suspension period

Parties to civil and family matters that have been adjourned due to the suspension can schedule a phone hearing

Apr 20, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia mass shooting: ‘We grieve with you,’ says Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took time Monday to mourn those murdered in a mass shooting a day earlier in Nova Scotia.

Apr 20, 2020 8:33 AM Read more >

B.C. to levy $2,000 fines for price gouging and reselling medical supplies

Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth allowing police and other law enforcement agencies to issue tickets

Apr 19, 2020 10:44 AM Read more >

Parliament’s pandemic politics take centre stage ahead of House sitting

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants fewer limited sittings each week than the Conservative Party of Canada does

Apr 19, 2020 8:41 AM Read more >

Don't expect PNE and other large gatherings this summer

Provincial health officer offers hope for gradual reopening of some businesses, classes, but not large gatherings

Apr 18, 2020 11:48 AM Read more >

Need help? Army of volunteer workers is standing by

One thousand volunteers ready to help businesses, non-profits with staffing, IT

Apr 18, 2020 10:41 AM Read more >

Canada, U.S. agree to extend border closure

Trudeau announces $306 million for Indigenous businesses

Apr 18, 2020 8:02 AM Read more >

Vancouver city councillors agree to 10% pay cut during pandemic

Move follows Mayor Kennedy Stewart’s decision to take 10% cut in his $178,265 salary

Apr 17, 2020 3:17 PM Read more >

Japan, U.S. retrenching supply chains from China may benefit Canada, analyst says

The dark clouds of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on global supply chains may have a tiny silver lining for Canada, as countries are starting to shift out of China and into other markets.

Apr 17, 2020 1:51 PM Read more >

Stay the course, Bonnie Henry tells B.C.

Federal modelling predicted 500 to 700 deaths by April 15; toll surpassed 1,000

Apr 17, 2020 11:01 AM Read more >