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B.C. still awaiting predicted wave of insolvencies

B.C. still awaiting predicted wave of insolvencies

Government support has helped delay filings normally expected in an economic downturn
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City council hears wide support for Vancouver’s climate fight plan

City council hears wide support for Vancouver’s climate fight plan

Decision expected November 17 on ‘climate emergency action plan’
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Biden’s growing lead offers clues to what’s next for Canadian economy

Biden’s growing lead offers clues to what’s next for Canadian economy

If the former U.S. vice-president wins the presidency, Joe Biden is likely to implement policies that will mark a significant shift in relations with Canada
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B.C. leads country in employment gains, adding 33,500 jobs in October

B.C. leads country in employment gains, adding 33,500 jobs in October

What happened: B.C. economy adds 33,500 jobs in October Why it matters: Gains come from a range of sectors, rather than being concentrated in a select few B.C.
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Rich Coleman had ‘dismissive’ attitude in policing casino crime, inquiry hears

Rich Coleman had ‘dismissive’ attitude in policing casino crime, inquiry hears

Fred Pinnock, former officer-in-charge of the disbanded RCMP Integrated Illegal Gaming Enforcement Team (IIGET) claims two former BC Liberal cabinet ministers have acknowledged to him how former Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Rich Coleman was indifferent to addressing organized crime
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'How is that possible?': COVID-19 cases rise to 24 at Port Coquitlam seniors home

'How is that possible?': COVID-19 cases rise to 24 at Port Coquitlam seniors home

Son of infected resident seeks more visits even as caseload surges and a second outbreak is declared at a Port Coquitlam seniors facility
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B.C. records a record 425 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

B.C. records a record 425 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Number of people fighting infections has risen to a record 3,389
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Vancouver city council directs staff to consider future Olympic Games bid

Vancouver city council directs staff to consider future Olympic Games bid

Coun. Jean Swanson: ‘We should just stop this idea right now’
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Canada's top doctor now recommends three mask layers for COVID-19 protection

Canada's top doctor now recommends three mask layers for COVID-19 protection

'This is an additional recommendation, just to add another layer of protection,' says Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam
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One ‘major’ criminal network served B.C. casino VIPs, Cullen Commission hears

One ‘major’ criminal network served B.C. casino VIPs, Cullen Commission hears

In one instance, a high roller/VIP gambler had anti-money laundering rules ‘bent’ for him in order to cash out unsourced casino chips
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