Economy, Law & Politics

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart reiterated a plea Sunday (March 22) to all residents to stay two metres apart when in public after seeing reports on the weekend of people hosting picnics, participating in soccer games and playing “beer pong.

Distillers are donating the excess alcohol or producing products themselves

424 COVID-19 cases as of March 21

Federal Emergency Measures act 'on the table'

Trudeau cites need to address COVID-19 situation

Courts ready to maintain rule of law in face of government emergency powers

What happened: More B.C. businesses are being ordered to shut down as the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the province Why it matters: The new order comes just a day after restaurants were ordered closed to table service, leaving many workers jobless B.C.

What happened: Ottawa introduces exemptions for temporary foreign workers to assist farmers amid COVID-19 pandemic Why it matters: Measures are needed to help maintain the country’s food security, according to agriculture minister Temporary foreign w

Government imposes moratorium on evictions in subsidized housing but struggles to manage homeless

Emergency grants will go to food banks, shelters and other charities cope with COVID-19