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Haida Gwaii turns back tourists arriving by ferry

Haida Gwaii turns back tourists arriving by ferry

Haida Gwaii communities issue order banning non-residents over COVID-19 fears
New COVID-19 cases decreasing

New COVID-19 cases decreasing

Provincial health officer says easing of restrictions to be announced soon
Pandemic to deliver $5b deficit to B.C. budget: RBC

Pandemic to deliver $5b deficit to B.C. budget: RBC

What happened: Economists predict COVID-19 fallout will cost B.C. billions, sending its budget into deficit territory Why it matters: B.C. was previously projecting a slight budget surplus prior to the pandemic That the pandemic will cost B.C.
Public will be allowed to attend double criminality decision in Meng Wanzhou case

Public will be allowed to attend double criminality decision in Meng Wanzhou case

The first major decision in the high-profile extradition case of Huawei Co. Ltd.
First wage subsidy payments due to arrive May 7: Trudeau

First wage subsidy payments due to arrive May 7: Trudeau

The $73-billion program garners 10,000 applicants during first morning of launch
Insider trading: April 27, 2020

Insider trading: April 27, 2020

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended April 23, 2020. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Families unable to visit dying seniors is ‘tragic’

Families unable to visit dying seniors is ‘tragic’

Seniors advocate announces funding for family caregivers, addresses concerns at seniors homes
Close small business aid loopholes: Conservatives

Close small business aid loopholes: Conservatives

Conservatives say some small businesses falling through the cracks of federal aid programs
B.C. confirms 95 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1,948

B.C. confirms 95 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1,948

B.C. has recorded 95 new cases of COVID-19, leaving the province with a total of 1,948 infections and 711 people who are actively fighting the virus. Provincial health officer Dr.
Province to evacuate homeless encampments into hotels, community centres

Province to evacuate homeless encampments into hotels, community centres

B.C. working with Vancouver to move homeless population to hotels amidst COVID-19