Economy, Law & Politics

Critics demand release of long-delayed care-home COVID report

Consultant had information as second wave began, communications already criticized

Jan 22, 2021 1:54 PM Read more >

Where are you in B.C.’s vaccination queue?

British Columbians will receive their vaccine doses in orders based primarily on their age group

Jan 22, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

B.C. unveils vaccination plan for general population

The latest rollout efforts come after vulnerable residents, at-risk workers were initially targeted for vaccination

Jan 22, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

COVID-19: Should a B.C. drug dealer with cancer be going to jail during a pandemic?

More than 200 B.C. inmates, staff test positive for virus since pandemic declared in March 2020

Jan 22, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

British Columbia weathers countrywide jobs downturn

The Canadian labour market weakened to end 2020 as surging COVID-19 cases, tempered demand and more restrictive measures forced employers to cut staff and idled more self-employed individuals.

Jan 21, 2021 11:00 PM Read more >

B.C. will not yet try to ban non-essential, inter-provincial travel, premier says

Horgan maintains that the province is able to restrict this travel if it is proven to be harmful to British Columbians

Jan 21, 2021 5:27 PM Read more >

Ottawa moves for tenfold COVID testing increase

Health officials want asymptomatic testing up from 10,000 to 100,000 tests per day

Jan 21, 2021 2:43 PM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccinations increase as hospitalizations fall across B.C.

Number of those hospitalized with the virus in B.C. has fallen for fifth straight reporting period

Jan 21, 2021 2:31 PM Read more >

Hospitalizations from COVID-19 in B.C. fall to level last seen in November

Death toll from the pandemic in B.C. passes 1,100, with 14 new fatalities

Jan 20, 2021 2:52 PM Read more >

Updated: Biden makes strong case for TMX, Energy East

President Joe Biden rescinds Keystone XL pipeline permit – now what?

Jan 20, 2021 9:52 AM Read more >