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Child-care hurdles remain as B.C. economy restarts

Child-care hurdles remain as B.C. economy restarts

Advocacy group calls on provincial government to accelerate plans for $10-per-day care
Critics question closed-door treaty making

Critics question closed-door treaty making

Wet’suwet’en agreement slammed for lack of transparency and accountability
Insider trading: May 25, 2020

Insider trading: May 25, 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 May 21, 2020. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Some businesses better off staying closed: Chamber president

Some businesses better off staying closed: Chamber president

A quarter of business tenants can’t pay rent and 26 per cent will remain closed despite being allowed to open, survey shows
City of Vancouver to install 50 km of 'slow streets' and use roadways for patios

City of Vancouver to install 50 km of 'slow streets' and use roadways for patios

"We will work closely with businesses and community partners to address needs for space while also ensuring our streets and public spaces remain safe and accessible.”
Four new COVID-19 deaths since Saturday

Four new COVID-19 deaths since Saturday

New confirmed cases down to just 12 since Saturday, no new community outbreaks
Active Langley Lodge outbreak marks record high COVID-19 death

Active Langley Lodge outbreak marks record high COVID-19 death

Nursing home is situated in Fraser Health Authority region, which is presently experiencing the most COVID-19 cases among the five B.C. health authorities
Vancouver ranks among world's top cities for managing post-COVID-19 economy

Vancouver ranks among world's top cities for managing post-COVID-19 economy

The company adds that it "looked at the government’s response to COVID-19 in terms of the support offered to businesses, such as loans and financial help (to both individuals and companies) and plans set in place to help ailing industries."
Chief Electoral Officer calls for changes regarding transparency and foreign interference

Chief Electoral Officer calls for changes regarding transparency and foreign interference

B.C.’s chief electoral officer Anton Boegman recommended six major changes to the B.C. elections act to address issues surrounding foreign interference, social media bots and third party advertising transparency.
Feds, provinces pursuing talks ‘without delay’ for 10 paid sick days

Feds, provinces pursuing talks ‘without delay’ for 10 paid sick days

Rent relief program also begins accepting applications