Economy, Law & Politics

Reports: Meng Wanzhou, U.S. officials resume talks on potential plea deal

Media reports indicate that Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. CFO Meng Wanzhou has resumed talks with the U.S. Department of Justice about a deal that would allow the Chinese tech executive to return to China.

Sep 18, 2021 2:40 AM Read more >

11 in B.C. die from COVID-19 in single day – most since February

COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to 298 – most since May 25

Sep 17, 2021 3:26 PM Read more >

Pressure campaign against B.C. vax cards ‘simply unacceptable,’ says business group

Lawyer cautions enforcement of B.C. vaccine card will be difficult

Sep 17, 2021 1:51 PM Read more >

Social media harming people’s access to facts: Horgan

Nelson councillor cites knowledge decline with loss of journalists, libraries

Sep 17, 2021 1:33 PM Read more >

B.C. premier tells Fairy Creek protesters to go home

Horgan made the comments during an address to UBCM delegates.

Sep 17, 2021 1:27 PM Read more >

Vision Vancouver looks to regain focus in 2022 election

City’s former Indigenous relations manager Ginger Gosnell-Myers ‘seriously considering’ run for council

Sep 17, 2021 1:15 PM Read more >

Lawsuit of the week: B.C. government’s reversal on PST for video game gift cards created ‘untenable situation,’ Best Buy claims

Retailer claims it had been relying on 2014 Ministry of Finance ruling that the cards were not subject to Provincial Sales Tax

Sep 17, 2021 12:11 PM Read more >

Risk of enforcement ‘pretty low’ for B.C. public companies sharing incorrect info

Regulator aims to take education-first approach towards publicly traded companies

Sep 17, 2021 11:07 AM Read more >

Move dental care under Medical Services Plan, municipalities agree

Delegates voted 95.2% in favour of the UBCM resolution.

Sep 17, 2021 9:58 AM Read more >

B.C.’s housing market matches mid-2000s highs

After a scorching pace of early-year activity, housing demand in the Lower Mainland looks to have stabilized at a lower but still robust pace.

Sep 17, 2021 12:00 AM Read more >