Economy, Law & Politics

British Columbia's former chief coroner is criticizing plans by two of the province's major political parties for involuntary treatment of people with drug addictions, saying there's little evidence it works and more people will die.

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are creating a new agency to beef up Canada's ability to handle rapidly spreading infectious diseases and protect from future pandemics.

U.S. rate cuts, higher oil prices and Chinese government stimulus measures may be impacting the loonie

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault accused Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of catering to his "rich friends" in the oil and gas sector by pushing a policy to scrap carbon pricing.

Experts voice mixed reactions to Eby's proposal for secure treatment within BC Corrections. Simon Fraser University's Kora DeBeck emphasizes holistic approaches and regulation over prohibition to tackle addiction issues.

British Columbians call for urgent action to address safety concerns and a change in the government's approach

As Gastown and Chinatown receive local and provincial funding, a deliberate lack of investment in Vancouver's DTES neighbourhood has enabled a downward spiral of economic disinvestment and decline

Here's what the three major parties have promised.

On the day British Columbia Conservative Party Leader John Rustad unveiled a major election campaign promise to help renters and homeowners squeezed by high housing costs, a video surfaced showing him saying he regrets getting the "so-called vaccine"