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House of Commons passes COVID-19 wage subsidy bill

House of Commons passes COVID-19 wage subsidy bill

Under the legislation, businesses, non-profits and charities can apply for funds to cover up to 75% of an employee’s wages for a 12-week period
This new website explains how B.C. fuel prices are influenced

This new website explains how B.C. fuel prices are influenced

Site users can customize information based on geography or price features to see different statistics in comparison to other cities in B.C. or across Canada.
B.C. launches online music, entertainment hub

B.C. launches online music, entertainment hub

Showcase BC will host free live-streamed concerts and provide one-time grants to artists.
Family court orders stand during COVID-19 crisis

Family court orders stand during COVID-19 crisis

While most courts are shut down because of the health crisis, urgent matters are still being heard via telephone conferencing.
North Vancouver care home COVID-19 patients offered controversial treatment drug

North Vancouver care home COVID-19 patients offered controversial treatment drug

The drugs have been used for decades as anti-malarial drugs and are also used to control immune system activity in chronic conditions such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
House of Commons debates $73B wage subsidy program

House of Commons debates $73B wage subsidy program

All federal parties have agreed to support the bill.
B.C. reports 35 new COVID-19 cases, three new deaths

B.C. reports 35 new COVID-19 cases, three new deaths

This brings the provincial total to 1,445 cases of the virus.
Federal leaders address nation ahead of historic debate on wage subsidy bill

Federal leaders address nation ahead of historic debate on wage subsidy bill

The House of Commons reconvened Saturday for an extraordinary session to debate and vote on a wage subsidy bill that will cover up to 75% of employee wages for eligible businesses, non-profits and charities.
FortisBC introduces new financial support for customers

FortisBC introduces new financial support for customers

Residential customers who sign up for FortisBC's COVID-19 Customer Recovery Fund will automatically have their bill payments deferred from April 1 to June 30.
BC Ferries, highways busy with long weekend travellers, despite 'stay home' pleas

BC Ferries, highways busy with long weekend travellers, despite 'stay home' pleas

Residents of smaller communities across B.C. watched as BC Ferries and highways brought out-of-towners in for the holiday long weekend
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