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Trans Mountain, LNG Canada say they are on track despite pandemic

Trans Mountain, LNG Canada say they are on track despite pandemic

VANCOUER, B.C. — Energy projects like an LNG Canada export terminal and the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion may face short-term setbacks but the pandemic and oil price crash shouldn't threaten their long-term viability, economists say.
Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Yale University professor says simple sniff test might lead to early COVID-19 detection if loss of smell is an early symptom
B.C. confirms 95 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1,948

B.C. confirms 95 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1,948

There are now 1,948 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 in B.C., after health officials announced 95 new cases Saturday. Provincial health officer Dr.
Trudeau issues 'call-to-arms' to students after $9b package: 'We need your help, too'

Trudeau issues 'call-to-arms' to students after $9b package: 'We need your help, too'

In a move to show Canadians the potential benefits of the $9 billion package for students having a difficulty finding summer jobs, prime minister Justin Trudeau issues a call-to-arms to those youth on Saturday, urging them to seek work in sectors str
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.
Municipalities plead for emergency help to keep vital services going

Municipalities plead for emergency help to keep vital services going

The voice of Canadian municipalities says communities across the country are facing a financial crisis due to COVID-19 that puts people at further risk.
COVID-19 pandemic throws detours into life of long-haul trucker

COVID-19 pandemic throws detours into life of long-haul trucker

Meet Thomas Bradbury, a long-haul truck driver working in Canada and the U.S. during the pandemic
Gangs changing tactics as closed borders, COVID-19 deal impact

Gangs changing tactics as closed borders, COVID-19 deal impact

VANCOUVER — Gangs and organized crime groups in B.C. are changing how they operate and run their illegal business due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, police forces say.
Copyright ruling harmful to creators and publishers, agency says

Copyright ruling harmful to creators and publishers, agency says

Federal Court of Appeal rules that copyright tariffs are not mandatory
Trudeau to talk with provinces about guidelines for gradual economic reopening

Trudeau to talk with provinces about guidelines for gradual economic reopening

The federal government will begin talking to Canadian provinces later today about the guidelines and requirements for a gradual reopening of the economy, prime minister Justin Trudeau said during his daily briefing this morning.