Economy, Law & Politics

B.C.’s economy continued to add jobs at a robust pace in February. Provincial employment increased by 21,000 persons (0.8 per cent) from January. While this increase lagged behind the 1.8 per cent national gain, the drag of Omicron on B.C.

ICU COVID-19 patient count highest in two weeks

The new deal makes many promises, including introducing a new dental care program for low-income Canadians. But those savings are likely to be "eaten up" by higher housing costs, according to one B.C. university professor.

Responses have come in from Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Victoria.

The black speaker helmets were sold in Toys R Us in Canada and Walmart in the U.S.

Coun. Colleen Hardwick wants city council to get a yes/no plebiscite on the October ballot

Certain goods facing long-term production, distribution challenges amid war in Europe

A coalition of advocacy groups has been lobbying the federal government for years to establish a registry, similar to what's found in the U.S. and many European countries.

One new COVID-19 death raises the province's pandemic death toll to 2,975.

Regional government sets targets for 2030.