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COVID-19 infections in B.C. surpass 60,000, as hospitalizations fall
Hospitalizations are at a three-week low; ICU residency at lowest level in seven weeks
Tourism sector fears “disastrous” effects if B.C. halts leisure travel from Alberta
Premier Horgan said he is looking into the legal viability of such a move
B.C.’s recovery economy: Health rules will regulate the revival of spectator sports
Special report: Events sector restart depends on widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccinations
Opacity, obfuscation rapidly eroding public trust in political office
Theories abound on the how and the why of Washington’s January 6 incited insurrection. The discredited, departing U.S. president doubtlessly bears a hefty share of the immediate responsibility. But...
New Prosperity mine: Not quite dead?
Tsilhqot’in support Taseko’s application for extension to environmental certificate
Meng Wanzhou bail hearings reveal details around her time in Vancouver
Meng Wanzhou bail hearings reveal threats made to Chinese exec, dispute with security firm and other details around her time in Vancouver.
B.C.'s recovery economy: Bright numbers for import/export could be a mirage
Special report: Industry facing significant challenges despite better-than-expected stats, analysts say
Canada’s Pfizer vaccine deliveries reduced ‘for short period’
Ottawa believe Pfizer will ultimately deliver committed doses by end of March
New Canadians can reduce trades shortage
Changes to immigration policies are needed to attract migrants who can meet skilled trades construction needs
Life sciences poised to lead restart, recover and reimagine plan
Over the past few months, as a member of the Industry Strategy Council (ISC), I have with my colleagues been assessing the impact of COVID-19 on Canada’s economy and identifying the scope and depth...
B.C. building permits surge
Building permit activity rebounded in November as residential construction intentions rose to coincide with a rise in housing starts. The total value of permits rose 17.4% from October to a...
Pandemic dims growth picture for interior design sector
Industry’s employment gains since 2018 wiped out in COVID economy