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Ottawa's rent support 'a step' but requires detailed follow-through to be effective

Ottawa's rent support 'a step' but requires detailed follow-through to be effective

“If we give out these rental subsidies, we are effectively bailing out the landlords," says one expert.
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Poll shows mental health toll of COVID-19 pandemic, isolation on British Columbians

Poll shows mental health toll of COVID-19 pandemic, isolation on British Columbians

The survey shows women are feeling the mental effects of the pandemic harder, on average.
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Feds pledge $62.5m to support seafood sector; reopening plan will not hinge on immunity

Feds pledge $62.5m to support seafood sector; reopening plan will not hinge on immunity

The response comes after some countries said they are pondering issuing "immunity passports" for residents who have recovered from the virus.
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Charity asks for face shields that allow the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to communicate

Charity asks for face shields that allow the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to communicate

In sign language, facial expressions serve as cues for grammar and tone.
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Trudeau to talk with provinces about guidelines for gradual economic reopening

Trudeau to talk with provinces about guidelines for gradual economic reopening

"We have to be very, very careful.”
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This purr-fect 'mews' show offers stories of adorable felines

This purr-fect 'mews' show offers stories of adorable felines

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B.C. confirms 29 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1,824

B.C. confirms 29 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1,824

There have been an additional 4 deaths.
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Maker of 3M face masks files lawsuit in Canada over deceptive sales, gouging

Maker of 3M face masks files lawsuit in Canada over deceptive sales, gouging

According to 3M, the defendants were selling the N95 respirators for $17.00 each, more than five times the appropriate retail price.
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These Vancouver friends launched a line of hilarious Quarantine Greeting Cards

These Vancouver friends launched a line of hilarious Quarantine Greeting Cards

The stylish cards feature timely messages perfect for the unprecedented scenarios we’re all dealing with right now.
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John Horgan announces the Tooth Fairy is an 'essential service' in B.C.

John Horgan announces the Tooth Fairy is an 'essential service' in B.C.

"This permission only applies to registered fairies - no substi-tooth-ions or fillings-in allowed."
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