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B.C. small-business optimism inches up

B.C. small-business optimism inches up

Business confidence at B.C.’s small and medium-sized firms surged in March, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The monthly confidence index jumped 4.5 points to 67.5, which was similar to the national reading of 68.
Horgan faces backlash for genocide-denying adviser

Horgan faces backlash for genocide-denying adviser

While acknowledging and supporting the House of Commons vote declaring China is committing genocide against minority Muslims, the B.C. government remains committed to a trade policy tied to those same claims
Be wary with tax returns: cybersecurity expert

Be wary with tax returns: cybersecurity expert

Revenue Canada locked out taxpayers due to breaches
Nearly 500k British Columbians have registered for COVID-19 vaccinations

Nearly 500k British Columbians have registered for COVID-19 vaccinations

Health minister confirms just over 80k have booked the vaccines
B.C. sets new record for COVID-19 cases detected in a day: 1,293

B.C. sets new record for COVID-19 cases detected in a day: 1,293

Active infections, at 9,184, are at a high since December 22
Vancouver mayor suspends meetings with Chinese government officials

Vancouver mayor suspends meetings with Chinese government officials

Kennedy Stewart recently declined invitation to meet with China’s ambassador to Canada
B.C. launches $50m ‘circuit-breaker’ business relief grant

B.C. launches $50m ‘circuit-breaker’ business relief grant

Restaurants, other establishments who violated emergency COVID health orders not eligible
U.S. CDC issues 'very high' warning against all travel to Canada

U.S. CDC issues 'very high' warning against all travel to Canada

The United States advises all travellers to avoid travel to Canada
B.C. has record number of ICU patients with COVID-19, as hospitalizations rise

B.C. has record number of ICU patients with COVID-19, as hospitalizations rise

Number of those actively battling infections is at highest level this year
NPA councillors ‘taken aback’ at their party’s selection of mayoral candidate

NPA councillors ‘taken aback’ at their party’s selection of mayoral candidate

John Coupar’s appointment not ‘open, transparent or democratic’