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School start delayed for students: Minister of Education

School start delayed for students: Minister of Education

The Minister of Education, Rob Fleming, said that it's against health guidelines to allow students back into classes on Sept. 8 like other years, and an announcement will come in a few days on details of schools reopening.
Over 5 million illegal cigarettes seized in B.C. last year: province

Over 5 million illegal cigarettes seized in B.C. last year: province

Over five million illegal cigarettes were taken off the street last year – many of which were seized in Metro Vancouver, the provincial government said Saturday.
Economy continues climbing out of deep hole

Economy continues climbing out of deep hole

The long road to economic recovery for Canada started in May as production increased after two months of historic declines. According to Statistics Canada’s industry GDP estimates, the economy rose by a stronger-than-expected 4.
No B.C. deaths from COVID-19 for last 10 days

No B.C. deaths from COVID-19 for last 10 days

There were 131 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. since Friday
Homeless people moved out of Vancouver community centres

Homeless people moved out of Vancouver community centres

Roundhouse and Coal Harbour facilities provided refuge for approximately 200 homeless people
Insider trading: August 10, 2020

Insider trading: August 10, 2020

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended August 6, 2020. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Fraser Health reports new COVID-positive case at Burnaby care facility

Fraser Health reports new COVID-positive case at Burnaby care facility

Another seniors home facility in the Fraser Health Region has been impacted by COVID-19, officials said this afternoon. Fraser Health officials confirmed that a staff member at the Derby Manor facility at 8601 16th Ave.
Trump's aluminum tariff announcement draws criticism across sectors, borders

Trump's aluminum tariff announcement draws criticism across sectors, borders

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to unilateral reimpose a 10% tariff on Canadian aluminum exports has spurred a wide array of outcry and criticism from across sectors, political allegiances and even borders.
Probe of Vancouver officers’ alleged racist comments hits roadblock

Probe of Vancouver officers’ alleged racist comments hits roadblock

Police Complaint Commissioner cites lack of co-operation from consultant who made allegations
Officials: Canadian aluminum exports to U.S. have not surged after tariff exemption

Officials: Canadian aluminum exports to U.S. have not surged after tariff exemption

There has been no surge of Canadian aluminum exports into the U.S. markets this year despite U.S. President Donald Trump claiming otherwise, industry officials from both sides of the border said Friday. According to U.S.