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Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost

Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the heels of a summer wave of COVID-19 cases, Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September. U.S.
In formalizing babysitting, we are teaching young workers the wrong lessons

In formalizing babysitting, we are teaching young workers the wrong lessons

Babysitting, and other underage labour, is about learning responsibility, accountability and perhaps even some money management skills, all while helping families who work or need a break or both.
Labour relations board rules in favour of ex-B.C. bus driver over COVID-19 vaccine dispute

Labour relations board rules in favour of ex-B.C. bus driver over COVID-19 vaccine dispute

Union’s handling of COVID-19 vaccine grievance criticized; driver granted right to appeal
BIV announces 2024 BC CEO and BC CFO Award winners

BIV announces 2024 BC CEO and BC CFO Award winners

BC CEO Award and BC CFO Award recipients will be recognized at an awards luncheon in Vancouver on October 23
'A president who leads and listens:' Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination

'A president who leads and listens:' Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination

CHICAGO — Kamala Harris promised to be a president for all Americans as she closed out the Democratic National Convention where a former United States ambassador to Canada sounded the alarm that a second Donald Trump presidency would cause chaos for
Now is not time to balance B.C.'s budget, says Conroy as province posts $5B deficit

Now is not time to balance B.C.'s budget, says Conroy as province posts $5B deficit

VICTORIA — British Columbia's finance minister says now is not the time to balance the province's budget.
Health minister puts nicotine pouches behind the counter, bans flavours

Health minister puts nicotine pouches behind the counter, bans flavours

OTTAWA — Health Canada-approved nicotine pouches will only be available behind pharmacy counters starting next week, as part of Health Minister Mark Holland's promised crackdown on the sale of new nicotine products to children.
Stock market today: Wall Street weakens ahead of a highly anticipated speech

Stock market today: Wall Street weakens ahead of a highly anticipated speech

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks weakened Thursday in the run-up to Wall Street's main event for the week, a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell coming on Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% for its worst day following a two-week rally.
S&P/TSX composite down Thursday, U.S. stock markets also lower, led by Nasdaq losses

S&P/TSX composite down Thursday, U.S. stock markets also lower, led by Nasdaq losses

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower on Thursday, led by weakness in technology and base metals, while U.S. markets were also down, with the Nasdaq falling 1.7 per cent. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 84.26 points at 23,037.
How women are boosting their careers through paid networking groups

How women are boosting their careers through paid networking groups

Today’s networking groups offer mentorship, mixers, conferences and more. But are they worth the fees?