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B.C. issues bylaw officer guidelines for targeting re-sellers

B.C. issues bylaw officer guidelines for targeting re-sellers

B.C. has given the province's municipal bylaw officers guidelines on how to approach the ticketing of the likes of people re-selling essential items during the pandemic.
Pandemic update: Six more deaths since Wednesday

Pandemic update: Six more deaths since Wednesday

Vancouver Island has recorded its first deaths from COVID-19
Trudeau sidesteps call to release COVID-19 projections

Trudeau sidesteps call to release COVID-19 projections

While the White House is offering stark estimates of COVID-19’s potential death toll, Prime Minister remains tight-lipped on Canada’s own projections
Pandemic update: one new death, 21 care homes with COVID-19

Pandemic update: one new death, 21 care homes with COVID-19

Total COVID-19 cases in B.C. at 1,066, more than half recovered
Talks on possible ferry service rollbacks

Talks on possible ferry service rollbacks

BC Ferries has already made some changes to sailing times on the Langdale-Horsehoe Bay route as it implements measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 and a possible reduction in the number of sailings could be on the horizon.
Unemployed during COVID-19? Here's how to navigate federal programs

Unemployed during COVID-19? Here's how to navigate federal programs

A quick look at some of the federal COVID-19 benefit programs and who qualifies for assistance: Canada Emergency Response Benefit The CERB pays a monthly $2,000 payment to workers who wouldn't otherwise be eligible for employment insurance.
B.C. system now activated to catch speeders and red light violators

B.C. system now activated to catch speeders and red light violators

Most cameras are located in the Lower Mainland
Simple substitutions for common kitchen ingredients

Simple substitutions for common kitchen ingredients

Does COVID-19 have you home bound? No need to run to the grocery store with these kitchen staples
Videoconferencing on way for students, teachers

Videoconferencing on way for students, teachers

Zoom moves out of business and into the classroom
BC Hydro offers credits, bill forgiveness to residents and businesses

BC Hydro offers credits, bill forgiveness to residents and businesses

The BC Utilities Commission has also approved a 1% rate reduction for all hydro customers