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HR in the time of COVID-19: In conversation with Harris and Co. law firm's Lindsie Thomson

HR in the time of COVID-19: In conversation with Harris and Co. law firm's Lindsie Thomson

Business in Vancouver’s Human Resources Podcasts are a series of discussions this week with prominent business leaders
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He 'sounded so much like our grandson,' says B.C. scam victim

He 'sounded so much like our grandson,' says B.C. scam victim

A couple who lost $5,000 in the 'grandson scam' is warning seniors not be sucked in to the next sad story they hear over the phone
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B.C. health officials pleased with likely extension of Canada-U.S. border closure

B.C. health officials pleased with likely extension of Canada-U.S. border closure

KELOWNA, B.C. — Health officials in British Columbia say they're pleased the Canada-U.S. border is expected to remain closed to non-essential travel until at least late August. However, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said B.C.
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B.C. government brings in changes to workers' compensation system

B.C. government brings in changes to workers' compensation system

VICTORIA — Workers' compensation benefits in B.C. would be based on a higher maximum salary amount under legislation introduced Tuesday by the provincial government.
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Eight more projects set to receive funding for wild salmon restoration in B.C.

Eight more projects set to receive funding for wild salmon restoration in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The federal government has announced funding for eight more projects as part of the B.C. Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund.
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B.C. records lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in a week

B.C. records lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in a week

Province identified 13 new cases in the past day of the virus that has caused a global pandemic
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75-year-old Coquitlam facing charges related to historical sexual abuse: RCMP

75-year-old Coquitlam facing charges related to historical sexual abuse: RCMP

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Police say a 75-year-old Coquitlam man has been charged following six allegations of historical sexual abuse involving three teenage boys and one young man.
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Victoria cites fairness in WorkSafeBC changes

Victoria cites fairness in WorkSafeBC changes

COVID-19 changes fast-tracked, CERB premiums waived
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B.C. premier's approval rating at all-time high

B.C. premier's approval rating at all-time high

The government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have resulted in a massive increase in Horgan's approval ratings
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Pandemic blows $6.3 billion hole in B.C. budget

Pandemic blows $6.3 billion hole in B.C. budget

The COVID-19 pandemic will result in "the worst downturn experienced in our province in recent history."
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