Economy, Law & Politics

Foreign meddling inquiry turns to experienced hands as deadlines loom

OTTAWA — A federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is turning to veterans of previous inquiries as it hires staff who will work on a tight timeline.

Nov 10, 2023 12:53 PM Read more >

B.C. mink farmers suing province for COVID industry ban losses

The mink farmers claim the ban was for "political, social and public opinion or an otherwise improper purpose."

Nov 10, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver city hall finally bans WeChat from its devices next week

This is not the first time that Vancouver city hall has taken its time to follow the lead of the federal government on a cybersecurity issue.

Nov 10, 2023 11:16 AM Read more >

COVID-19 waning in B.C., with hospital admissions, deaths and positive cases down

VANCOUVER — New data suggest that a recent surge in COVID-19 activity in British Columbia appears to be waning, with the number of hospital admissions, deaths and positive tests all down sharply.

Nov 9, 2023 5:11 PM Read more >

BC Greens fire deputy for liking 'hateful' social media post about Bonnie Henry

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Green Leader Sonia Furstenau says she fired her deputy for liking a social media post that compared provincial health officer Dr.

Nov 9, 2023 3:03 PM Read more >

New bill would ban replacement workers in federal workplaces during strikes, lockouts

OTTAWA — Replacement workers would be banned during strikes and lockouts at federally regulated workplaces under new government legislation introduced Thursday in the House of Commons.

Nov 9, 2023 2:34 PM Read more >

B.C. family doctor helps slam door on extending residency by one year

Over nine in 10 Canadian family doctors rejected their regulator's proposal to extend residency from two years to three years, amid a nationwide doctor shortage.

Nov 9, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Date for fall economic statement announced as Liberals face economic headwinds

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to table the federal government's fall economic statement on Nov.

Nov 9, 2023 1:44 PM Read more >

Delta makes 'momentous' move to add more childcare spaces

Childcare facilities to be permitted in all zones

Nov 9, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

High court to hear appeal of B.C. law slapping health care costs on opioid companies

The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear an appeal from four pharmaceutical manufacturers, retailers or distributors trying to stop a proposed class-action lawsuit by the British Columbia government.

Nov 9, 2023 11:17 AM Read more >