Economy, Law & Politics

SFU Beedie School of Business dean Ali Dastmalchian dies

Dastmalchian had been dean of Simon Fraser University's business school since January 2016

Aug 14, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. records highest three-day tally of COVID-19 cases: 247

The 629 active infections in the province is the highest number since May 7

Aug 14, 2020 3:31 PM Read more >

Downtown Vancouver sees huge spike in garbage, needles and graffiti

Granville Street strip a hotspot for hazardous trash and vandalism

Aug 14, 2020 12:13 PM Read more >

COVID-19 impacts lasting ‘weeks and months’ in some young people: Henry

Virus has proven to be ‘quite stealthy,’ says Dr. Bonnie Henry

Aug 14, 2020 10:39 AM Read more >

Canada-US border will remain closed for another 30 days

The Canada-US border will remain closed to non-essential traffic for another 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced the extension Friday.

Aug 14, 2020 10:36 AM Read more >

578 active COVID-19 cases in B.C. is most since May 8

Number of active COVID-19 cases in B.C. has risen in each update since July 30

Aug 13, 2020 3:03 PM Read more >

Aug. 30 deadline for statutory permanent layoffs looms

Employers needing more time can apply for variance to deadline that makes temporary layoffs permanent

Aug 13, 2020 1:06 PM Read more >

Elections B.C. preparing for possible pandemic vote

Elections B.C. has been scouring the city for office space and the world for best practices in case a provincial election is called during the pandemic. While a provincial election is scheduled for Oct.

Aug 13, 2020 10:35 AM Read more >

Employment down for top women-owned businesses

Decline in average staff numbers over the past year follows years of employment growth

Aug 13, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

B.C. reports 85 new COVID-19 cases – most in more than 15 weeks

More people are actively fighting COVID-19 infections in B.C. than at any time since May 9

Aug 12, 2020 3:09 PM Read more >