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B.C. administers six millionth COVID-19 dose

B.C. administers six millionth COVID-19 dose

79.5% of the province's eligible population has now been vaccinated.
Canada to allow fully vaccinated Americans across border by mid-August: media reports

Canada to allow fully vaccinated Americans across border by mid-August: media reports

Current border restrictions due to expire July 21
Resources, manufacturing lead surge in B.C. exports

Resources, manufacturing lead surge in B.C. exports

B.C. exporters posted massive sales in May, with dollar-volumes reaching a record $4.567 billion. This was 40% higher than a year ago. We calculate an 8% increase from April, seasonally adjusted.
Business building for B.C.’s top construction companies

Business building for B.C.’s top construction companies

Average billings increased 21.4% in 2020
New COVID-19 cases in B.C. highest in a week

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. highest in a week

One new COVID-19 death breaks province's streak of six days without such a death
Vancouver in fight again with landlord of notorious SRO hotels

Vancouver in fight again with landlord of notorious SRO hotels

Regal Hotel on Granville Street owned by Sahota family considered to be in ‘unsafe condition’
Pandemic accelerates exodus from city to suburbia

Pandemic accelerates exodus from city to suburbia

With newfound work flexibility, urbanites appear to be headed for greener pastures
Density considered key to local business vitality

Density considered key to local business vitality

Resident numbers fundamental for local business survival, urban planners say
Vancouver commission urges council ‘to act to save lives’ in future heat waves

Vancouver commission urges council ‘to act to save lives’ in future heat waves

City of Vancouver conducting review on its response to heat wave
B.C. goes six days without a COVID-19 death

B.C. goes six days without a COVID-19 death

Province also sees serious COVID-19 infections continue to decline