Economy, Law & Politics

Economists expect near-zero interest rates until 2022

Survey of economists finds majority expect near-zero interest rates in Canada for at least two years

Jul 15, 2020 10:56 AM Read more >

Longtime DVBIA CEO Charles Gauthier to retire next year

Gauthier started advoating for downtown Vancouver businesses in 1992

Jul 15, 2020 10:33 AM Read more >

B.C. records lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in a week

Province identified 13 new cases in the past day of the virus that has caused a global pandemic

Jul 14, 2020 2:58 PM Read more >

Pandemic blows $6.3 billion hole in B.C. finances

Finance Minister Carole James provides fiscal update that projects $12.5 billion deficit

Jul 14, 2020 11:51 AM Read more >

Moving Strathcona Park tent city ‘doesn’t solve problem’ of homelessness in Vancouver

Park board GM says revised bylaw not aimed at dismantling encampment in Strathcona Park

Jul 14, 2020 10:26 AM Read more >

New daily COVID-19 cases ticking up

Health officials warn of potential community exposure to COVID-19 in Kelowna

Jul 13, 2020 4:04 PM Read more >

B.C. extends liquor delivery until Halloween

The temporary authorization was set to expire on Wednesday

Jul 13, 2020 1:21 PM Read more >

B.C. to add 495 long-term care beds in Interior

COVID-19 underscores need for better long-term care in B.C. -- Adrian Dix

Jul 13, 2020 10:41 AM Read more >

Ottawa to extend wage subsidy program until end of year

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said more details on the extension will come later this week

Jul 13, 2020 8:31 AM Read more >

Threat of second wave elsewhere is major risk for B.C.

Province’s economic recovery tied to U.S. economic activity

Jul 13, 2020 12:00 AM Read more >