Economy, Law & Politics

Dr. Perry Kendall reflects on fifth year of B.C.’s overdose death emergency

‘COVID has sucked so much oxygen out of the room’

Apr 14, 2021 9:10 AM Read more >

Hospitality sector seeks relief in federal, provincial budgets

Extending wage and rent subsidies top the list of demands from hospitality and tourism

Apr 14, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Which way to post-pandemic prosperity for B.C.?

Province’s 2021 budget provides opportunity for inclusive growth, economist says

Apr 14, 2021 12:00 AM Read more >

B.C.'s daily tally of new COVID-19 cases dips to low not seen since April 1

B.C. continues to endure its third wave in the COVID-19 pandemic, with a mix of good and bad news.

Apr 13, 2021 4:44 PM Read more >

New Vancouver civic party expected to launch Wednesday

Party will likely include Ken Sim, the NPA’s 2018 mayoral candidate

Apr 13, 2021 4:12 PM Read more >

North American lumber prices go through the roof

Construction report: Sky-high costs for softwood erode profits for some B.C. homebuilders

Apr 13, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Surrey slashes red tape for pandemic patio program

Surrey also offers limited grants for patio improvements

Apr 13, 2021 1:48 PM Read more >

Grant-application process now open for B.C. businesses impacted by COVID-19 'circuit breaker'

Funding could provide up to $10,000 for businesses of any size

Apr 13, 2021 11:58 AM Read more >

Canada on track to accept Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clot concerns

Six cases of blood clots possibly linked to 6.8m doses administered

Apr 13, 2021 9:20 AM Read more >

Fast-spreading COVID-19 variant P. 1 ‘worrisome’ for B.C.

Earlier this month, the province had 87.7% of all known P.1 cases countrywide

Apr 13, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >