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Bank of Canada hikes rate for first time since 2018

Central bank raises rate 25 basis points to 0.50 per cent

Mar 2, 2022 7:33 AM Read more >

Province paid below market value to buy hotels for homeless: auditor general

Some critics had questioned what B.C. Housing paid for the properties — including four in Victoria — as it worked to find shelter for people without housing during the pandemic.

Mar 2, 2022 2:55 AM Read more >

B.C. public-sector pension fund to drop Russian companies

B.C. Investment Management Corporation said Tuesday it is “actively working” to sell the remaining Russian securities from its clients’ portfolios.

Mar 1, 2022 5:59 PM Read more >

Ex-legislature clerk Craig James acted with intent in abusing his power, Crown alleges

Craig James' fraud and breach of trust trial concludes this week.

Mar 1, 2022 5:48 PM Read more >

Are B.C.'s COVID-19 rules based on science or politics? Here's what Dr. Bonnie Henry had to say

"It's probably everything," she said.

Mar 1, 2022 3:34 PM Read more >

B.C. mayor's brother alleges death threat, assault

The mayor allegedly left a voicemail for his sister saying money must be returned to him or he would "kill all of you."

Mar 1, 2022 2:55 PM Read more >

Canada pulls out of swim championships in Russia

Swimming Canada denounces Russia’s attack on Ukraine, rescinding their participation in this year's championships

Mar 1, 2022 2:17 PM Read more >

Will COVID-19 rules be relaxed in time for spring break? B.C.'s top doc weighs in

Will the province remove the mask mandate?

Mar 1, 2022 2:17 PM Read more >

COVID-19: Novavax due to arrive in B.C. in ‘next few days’

Novavax, Medicago vaccines can be used as safe, alternatives to mRNA, viral vector vaccines, according to Dr. Bonnie Henry

Mar 1, 2022 1:47 PM Read more >

COVID-19 sparks business bonanza for B.C. law firms

Pandemic disruption has created opportunities in numerous niche practices for lawyers

Mar 1, 2022 10:14 AM Read more >