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More local business failures loom without additional aid

More local business failures loom without additional aid

Companies clinging to government support life rafts in B.C. send out an early warning S.O.S.
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B.C. nightclubs, banquet halls must shut down again

B.C. nightclubs, banquet halls must shut down again

Provincial health officer reinstates restrictions on bars, nightclubs, as COVID cases rise
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Feds to extend small business rent relief

Feds to extend small business rent relief

The federal government announced today it is extending the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program for small businesses by one month.
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B.C. sets record for number of active COVID-19 infections for seventh day in a row

B.C. sets record for number of active COVID-19 infections for seventh day in a row

There are 1,233 British Columbians battling the virus that has caused a global pandemic
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One metre distance likely enough in some classroom situations: Dr. Henry

One metre distance likely enough in some classroom situations: Dr. Henry

The two-metres physical distancing rule-of-thumb to stem the transmission for COVID-19 might not always be necessary for students in a controlled classroom setting, according to Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
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Mortgages driving Canadian consumer debt to $73,632 per person in Q2

Mortgages driving Canadian consumer debt to $73,632 per person in Q2

Despite the slowing of credit-use by Canadian consumers on some fronts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, overall consumer debt continues to grow - and the main driver is a resurgent mortgages market.
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New COVID-19 outbreak arises at Tsawwassen seniors' home KinVillage

New COVID-19 outbreak arises at Tsawwassen seniors' home KinVillage

Staff member tested positive and health officials are putting in place restrictions to limit the spread of the virus
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B.C. adds 15,300 jobs in August but growth slows amid recovery

B.C. adds 15,300 jobs in August but growth slows amid recovery

What happened: B.C. adds jobs in August, unemployment rate goes down Why it matters: Latest data shows the province’s rate of recovery isn’t quite matching that of prior months B.C.
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Younger people help B.C. hit record number of active COVID-19 infections

Younger people help B.C. hit record number of active COVID-19 infections

There are now 1,175 British Columbians battling the virus that has caused a global pandemic
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Petition calls for mandatory mask usage in all public spaces in B.C.

Petition calls for mandatory mask usage in all public spaces in B.C.

"We have the opportunity to significantly curb the growth of this second wave, but the BC Health Ministry is afraid of the backlash they may receive for mandating mask usage."
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