Economy, Law & Politics

Second Metro Vancouver poultry processor has COVID-19 outbreak

Outbreak at Coquitlam's Superior Poultry Processors is second outbreak announced in the past four days

Apr 23, 2020 3:01 PM Read more >

Steve Nash Fitness World to seek prospective buyers

The company owes more than $35 million to creditors and has sought creditor protection

Apr 23, 2020 2:25 PM Read more >

Lawyers warn of pandemic class actions against business, care homes

U.S. class actions often lead to Canadian copycats

Apr 23, 2020 1:48 PM Read more >

Canada Post seeing ‘Christmas-level’ package volume

Canadians isolating at home during the COVID-19 pandemic are shopping online in volumes normally only seen during the Christmas season. On April 20 alone, Canada Post reports it delivered more than 1.8 million parcels around the country.

Apr 23, 2020 10:34 AM Read more >

Richmond finance group facing $37 million penalty

A financial watchdog has ordered a group of companies and its founders – who have operations in Richmond – to pay $37 million in penalties.

Apr 23, 2020 10:12 AM Read more >

Scientists get $1.1b boost from Ottawa in COVID-19 fight

Funding being directed to three distinct efforts

Apr 23, 2020 8:38 AM Read more >

Horgan offers hope of 'reopening' BC in May

Expect permanent changes to private long-term care homes: Horgan

Apr 22, 2020 3:14 PM Read more >

COVID-19 infections up, hospitalizations down in B.C.

B.C. had 71 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, but six fewer people in hospital, according to provincial health officer Bonnie Henry

Apr 22, 2020 2:59 PM Read more >

Testing for virus ramped up ‘to avoid another spike’

Testing for COVID-19 is expanding based on the course of the virus in B.C., says provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. She is asking that everyone with symptoms be assessed for testing.

Apr 22, 2020 11:09 AM Read more >

Feds offer $9b in relief to students

Many students do not qualify for previously announced benefits

Apr 22, 2020 8:34 AM Read more >