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Up to $500 top-up for seniors set for early July

Up to $500 top-up for seniors set for early July

Total cost of measures pegged at $2.5b
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Stockwell Day resigns from Vancouver’s Telus, McMillan after comments on racism

Stockwell Day resigns from Vancouver’s Telus, McMillan after comments on racism

What happened: Former public safety minister resigns corporate roles after comparing racism to childhood bullying Why it matters: Protests have been unfolding the past week in the wake of the death of George Floyd Stockwell Day is out at Telus Corp.
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B.C. immigration program light on anti-fraud and corruption measures: Auditor General

B.C. immigration program light on anti-fraud and corruption measures: Auditor General

Over the last two years (2018-19), 23,605 immigrants from the Provincial Nominee Program have become permanent residents
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CRA snitch line now open to information about federal COVID-19 aid fraud

CRA snitch line now open to information about federal COVID-19 aid fraud

The CRA is now taking tips on suspected fraud of aid measure like the CERB, CEWS, and CESB
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Two more COVID-19 outbreaks at B.C. seniors' homes have ended

Two more COVID-19 outbreaks at B.C. seniors' homes have ended

Abbotsford's Cottage-Worthington Pavilion and Mission's The Cedars have not had new cases in 28 days
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Horgan defends minimum wage hike that he knows is "challenge" for business

Horgan defends minimum wage hike that he knows is "challenge" for business

B.C.'s minimum wage rose 5.4% for most job categories on June 1
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Meng Wanzhou defence, Crown request separate arbitrator in privileged info fight

Meng Wanzhou defence, Crown request separate arbitrator in privileged info fight

Crown prosecutors and defence lawyers in the Meng Wanzhou extradition case are requesting that the judge presiding over the case appoint a “referee” to oversee the two sides’ legal battle over privileged information.
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Vancouver council says no to legal drinking in public spaces

Vancouver council says no to legal drinking in public spaces

Chief medical health officer warns of ‘significant binge-drinking culture’ in B.C.
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Two new COVID-19 outbreaks in B.C. offices

Two new COVID-19 outbreaks in B.C. offices

New World Technologies and Maersk Distribution Canada outbreaks are both in the Fraser Health region
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More time needed to evaluate bids for Steve Nash Fitness

More time needed to evaluate bids for Steve Nash Fitness

The trustee says a successful bidder will be determined on or before June 5
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