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OPINION: UK businesses are getting up to $4,200/month per employee. We need to do the same

Canada needs to step up to help small businesses

Mar 24, 2020 1:29 PM Read more >

Nearly 7,000 employees to depart WestJet as airlines continue to curb operations

There are also massive layoffs at Air Canada, too, all due to the global COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 24, 2020 1:27 PM Read more >

White Spot waives franchisees' royalties and lease payments

"We can get through this together," said White Spot owner Ron Toigo

Mar 22, 2020 3:20 PM Read more >

B.C. restaurants could lose up to 100,000 jobs over three months

B.C.’s restaurant and food service industry is struggling with the economic consequences of COVID-19

Mar 21, 2020 2:21 PM Read more >

Smaller B.C. airlines stop flights to slow spread of COVID-19

This makes transportation more difficult around the province, but may help in slowing the spread of the coronavirus

Mar 20, 2020 2:43 PM Read more >

Vancouver-based grocery delivery service 'taking dramatic steps' to serve unprecedented demand

Including hiring laid-off restaurant workers and making use of other companies' cars and drivers

Mar 20, 2020 2:29 PM Read more >

This remote employment program helps skilled immigrants find fulfilling careers in Metro Vancouver and B.C.

The Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants program offered by the Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society assists skilled newcomers to B.C. in embarking on new job opportunities.

Mar 17, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

Shoppers Drug Mart dedicates shopping hour to seniors amid COVID-19 concerns

The shopping hour is also open to individuals with underlying health conditions and people living with disabilities

Mar 17, 2020 7:15 AM Read more >

All Starbucks locations shifting to a 'to go' only model in Canada

You can expect to see some locations reduce hours or close up temporarily, too

Mar 16, 2020 7:26 AM Read more >

COVID-19 compensation: What B.C. workers and employers need to know

How does the COVID-19 crisis affect hourly workers, unionized employees, and those stricken by the virus in B.C.?

Mar 14, 2020 10:16 AM Read more >