Economy, Law & Politics

B.C. reaches new record for active COVID-19 infections: 1,614

Number of active infections in B.C. fell slightly on Tuesday, but surged to new all-time high today

Sep 16, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Another NDP cabinet minister won't seek re-election

Jobs Minister Michelle Mungall says she won't seek re-election

Sep 16, 2020 2:18 PM Read more >

B.C. government extends state of emergency to restrict spread of COVID-19

Restrictions related to the province's state of emergency will stay in place until at least September 29

Sep 15, 2020 4:21 PM Read more >

B.C. firms’ market cap surges to $212b, exceeding pre-pandemic levels

What happened: New data shows value of B.C.

Sep 15, 2020 3:39 PM Read more >

Surrey to examine electoral reform

Council to weigh pros and cons of a return of ward system; public input sought following staff report

Sep 15, 2020 3:27 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. rise to 18-week high

63 British Columbians are now suffering in hospital with COVID-19, with 20 of those in intensive care

Sep 15, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver city manager calling it quits

Sadhu Johnston will leave his position in January 2021

Sep 15, 2020 1:50 PM Read more >

Update: Lack of COVID location disclosure breaks law: First Nations

“The provincial government needs to stop infantilizing the public," critic says

Sep 15, 2020 11:10 AM Read more >

B.C. to spend $78.5 million to improve team-based health care across province

Spending is earmarked for 22 new primary care networks, for a total of 39 such networks provincewide

Sep 15, 2020 10:59 AM Read more >

U.S. drops 10% tariff on Canadian aluminum

The elimination of the 10% applies to non-alloyed, unwrought aluminum and is retroactive to September 1

Sep 15, 2020 10:44 AM Read more >