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B.C. will match $1 billion from Ottawa to help jump start the pandemic economy

B.C. will match $1 billion from Ottawa to help jump start the pandemic economy

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is matching $1 billion in federal government money to address the impacts of COVID-19 and help restart the economy. Premier John Horgan says in a news release the funding will secure some of B.C.
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Special report: Systemic failures in B.C. seniors' care left facilities unprepared for pandemic

Special report: Systemic failures in B.C. seniors' care left facilities unprepared for pandemic

The virus brought problems into the open, but they had been there all along
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ICBC expands road test booking dates

ICBC expands road test booking dates

Priority for road test re-booking has now expanded to those who had their test cancelled between March 17 and June 26.
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These 3 Metro Vancouver golf courses are among the best in Canada

These 3 Metro Vancouver golf courses are among the best in Canada

When it comes to "fore!" in Metro Vancouver, there are three golf courses that have made a top 100 list for "the best of the best" in the nation.
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B.C., Alberta service puppies put through transit paces after pandemic delay

B.C., Alberta service puppies put through transit paces after pandemic delay

VANCOUVER — It appears that even service puppies can't escape the changes of the pandemic. Bill Thornton, the CEO of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, says the new recruits are far behind on their transit training schedule because of COVID-19.
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Special report: ‘Financialization’ of seniors’ care has failed B.C. families, critics say

Special report: ‘Financialization’ of seniors’ care has failed B.C. families, critics say

Increasing reliance on private sector has contributed to “profound” problems with system, report finds
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Special report: Protecting seniors’ homes from the pandemic's next wave

Special report: Protecting seniors’ homes from the pandemic's next wave

High death toll in care facilities for the elderly has put spotlight on system’s deep vulnerabilities
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Special report: Systemic failures in B.C. seniors' care left facilities unprepared for pandemic

Special report: Systemic failures in B.C. seniors' care left facilities unprepared for pandemic

Long-term care in the province has suffered chronic shortfalls of resources and staff, experts say
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Here’s why and how Vancouver council voted on 28-storey tower for West Broadway

Here’s why and how Vancouver council voted on 28-storey tower for West Broadway

The project calls for 200 market rental units and 58 geared to households earning $30,000 to $80,000 per year
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B.C. health officials pivot, call COVID-19 press conference

B.C. health officials pivot, call COVID-19 press conference

Today could bring new guidelines for restaurants as pressure mounts to flatten the curve of COVID-19 in B.C.
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