Economy, Law & Politics

Casinos, lotteries are government cash machines

Single-game sports betting revenue will likely pale in comparison with casino revenue

Sep 2, 2021 12:00 AM Read more >

B.C. bettors hit potential jackpot with regulatory change

Funds generated through province’s lottery corporation destined for local initiatives

Sep 2, 2021 12:00 AM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. highest since early June

Two more COVID-19 deaths in B.C. raise province's pandemic death toll to 1,818.

Sep 1, 2021 2:56 PM Read more >

Nurses suspended for drug theft, workplace use

One nurse left patients in pain after taking their drugs

Sep 1, 2021 2:45 PM Read more >

Developer got ‘sweetheart deal’ for Little Mountain property, says former MLA

David Chudnovsky calls for public inquiry into $334-million contract between Holborn Properties Ltd. and B.C. government

Aug 31, 2021 4:09 PM Read more >

Unvaccinated driving COVID-19 surge in B.C., new data shows

Unvaccinated 34 times more likely to land in hospital than fully vaccinated, in mid-to-late August

Aug 31, 2021 2:13 PM Read more >

B.C. ‘gearing up’ for COVID boosters for long-term care residents this fall

Third shots for remainder of B.C.’ers may come in 2022

Aug 31, 2021 1:45 PM Read more >

Survey: B.C. business leaders show 'deteriorating confidence' in province's economic policy

BCBC survey did show some significant positives in other aspects of the economy, including sales, investment and employment.

Aug 31, 2021 11:57 AM Read more >

B.C. labour market the ‘tightest’ in Canada: RBC

Higher wages may not be enough to entice some workers, says economist

Aug 31, 2021 9:19 AM Read more >

Businesses blast B.C.’s COVID-19 consultation record

Late August mask mandate is the latest surprise for business groups in the province

Aug 31, 2021 9:09 AM Read more >