Economy, Law & Politics

China ambassador seeks 'rational' relations, trade boost by 'reserving differences'

OTTAWA — China's ambassador to Canada says Ottawa's allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections are hurting economic ties — but he insists his country isn't punishing Canada.

Nov 11, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

Executive awarded $3.7M after Richmond taxi accident

The B.C. Supreme Court award includes $2.9 million for loss of earning capacity.

Nov 10, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

New B.C. law helps injured workers return to workplace

More than 60,000 workers were injured at the workplace in 2022.

Nov 10, 2023 4:13 PM Read more >

Blinken urges Indian counterparts to co-operate with Canada in probing Nijjar killing

WASHINGTON — The U.S. secretary of state urged India again Friday to work with Canada on its investigation into the killing of Hardeep Singh Najjar — a simple ask Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has also been making "from the very beginning.

Nov 10, 2023 1:25 PM Read more >

Province to conduct test of BC Emergency Alerts to cellphones, TV, radio

The test will take place Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 1:55 p.m. PST.

Nov 10, 2023 12:56 PM Read more >

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 >