Economy, Law & Politics

Long-term care facilities hard hit, new restrictions on visits being implemented

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended March 18, 2020. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.

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