Economy, Law & Politics

Economist: Ottawa may be keeping 'something in the barrel' for more bad COVID-19 news in holding interest rates

Ottawa’s announcement of an $82-billion stimulus package for the Canadian economy stricken by paralysis brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak did not include a corresponding drop in interest rates, a move that has surprised some economists.

Mar 18, 2020 11:15 AM Read more >

How small businesses can get help as COVID-19 hits B.C.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the economy and small businesses are being left in its wake.

Mar 18, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

Pandemic ‘widespread’ in Vancouver as testing capacity fails needs: B.C. Doctor

COVID-19 is here. “Test, test, test,” says WHO; Every household should self-isolate now: Family doc

Mar 18, 2020 9:50 AM Read more >

COVID-19 crisis: Ottawa to roll out $82b economic stimulus package (updated)

The federal government will offer $27 billion in direct support to Canadians hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis as well as $55 billion in tax deferrals.

Mar 18, 2020 8:16 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Canada, U.S. to restrict non-essential travel across border

Canada and the U.S. will temporarily close non-essential travel across the border, however, restrictions will not be applied to trade. U.S.

Mar 18, 2020 7:20 AM Read more >

B.C. has 7 COVID-19 deaths; 186 cases, including 83 in past day

B.C.'s provincial health officer Bonnie Henry has also declared a public health emergency

Mar 17, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

Wet’suwet’en title agreement meetings may be postponed

Some Wet'suwet'en members welcome delay in ratifying rights and title offer

Mar 17, 2020 1:58 PM Read more >

BC Ministry of Health launches free online COVID-19 assessment tool

Anyone who has symptoms - including a fever, cough, sneezing, sore throat, or difficulty breathing - is urged to self-isolate for 14 days

Mar 17, 2020 1:44 PM Read more >

B.C. to change employment standards, suspend K-12 schools

The announcement Tuesday outlines a general path forward, with more details to come

Mar 17, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

Vancouver bars and restaurants to be ordered to close on St. Patrick's Day

Closure is one of many as all levels of government act to try to stop the spread of COVID-19

Mar 17, 2020 11:01 AM Read more >