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Elections B.C. preparing for possible pandemic vote

Elections B.C. preparing for possible pandemic vote

Elections B.C. has been scouring the city for office space and the world for best practices in case a provincial election is called during the pandemic. While a provincial election is scheduled for Oct.
Employment down for top women-owned businesses

Employment down for top women-owned businesses

Decline in average staff numbers over the past year follows years of employment growth
B.C. reports 85 new COVID-19 cases – most in more than 15 weeks

B.C. reports 85 new COVID-19 cases – most in more than 15 weeks

More people are actively fighting COVID-19 infections in B.C. than at any time since May 9
Province of B.C. to hire 500 COVID-19 contact tracers

Province of B.C. to hire 500 COVID-19 contact tracers

The government of British Columbia will hire 500 health professionals to conduct contact tracing around the province, it announced Wednesday.
B.C. has highest number of active COVID-19 cases in three months

B.C. has highest number of active COVID-19 cases in three months

Number of new cases continues to be high, although there has not been a pandemic-related death so far this month in B.C.
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