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B.C. at a precipice to flatten COVID-19 curve, Henry says ahead of long weekend

B.C. at a precipice to flatten COVID-19 curve, Henry says ahead of long weekend

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is at a critical point when it comes to a potential surge of COVID-19 infections, B.C.'s provincial health officer warned on Thursday. Dr.
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Premier's office 'confident' temporary pandemic pay coming in October

Premier's office 'confident' temporary pandemic pay coming in October

VANCOUVER — The B.C. government says temporary pandemic pay that was promised to essential workers in mid-May should be coming in October.
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B.C. school districts will use federal COVID-19 cash to fit needs: minister

B.C. school districts will use federal COVID-19 cash to fit needs: minister

VICTORIA — School districts will decide where best to devote more than $242 million in federal funding to reopen British Columbia schools safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Education Minister Rob Fleming.
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B.C. education minister diverts federal COVID-19 money to school districts

B.C. education minister diverts federal COVID-19 money to school districts

B.C. teachers’ union emphasizes need to mandate remote learning options and ensure physical distancing
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Younger people help B.C. hit record number of active COVID-19 infections

Younger people help B.C. hit record number of active COVID-19 infections

There are now 1,175 British Columbians battling the virus that has caused a global pandemic
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B.C. drops maximum allowable rent increases for 2021 to 1.4 per cent

B.C. drops maximum allowable rent increases for 2021 to 1.4 per cent

VICTORIA — The B.C. government has capped rent increases for next year at 1.4 per cent. Landlords had been allowed to raise rents up to a maximum of 2.
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BCCDC identifies 8 new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

BCCDC identifies 8 new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

Any travellers returning to B.C. are encouraged to check the BCCDC website for updates about flights with an exposure risk
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Dog rescues 10-year-old boy after he was attacked by cougar in Lillooet

Dog rescues 10-year-old boy after he was attacked by cougar in Lillooet

The cougar went after the boy on the ground, scratching his back and chest
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Here is how much your landlord can increase your rent in 2021

Here is how much your landlord can increase your rent in 2021

B.C. landlords can increase rent only once per year and must provide tenants with three full months’ notice using the correct notice of rent increase form.
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Loretta Sarah Todd's 'Monkey Beach' to open Vancouver film festival

Loretta Sarah Todd's 'Monkey Beach' to open Vancouver film festival

VANCOUVER — The world premiere of Loretta Sarah Todd's "Monkey Beach" will open the Vancouver International Film Festival later this month.
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