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Applications for student pandemic assistance to open Friday

Applications for student pandemic assistance to open Friday

Benefits range from $1,250 to $2,000 a month
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Better Business Bureau warns online puppy scams surging during COVID-19 pandemic

Better Business Bureau warns online puppy scams surging during COVID-19 pandemic

VANCOUVER — The Better Business Bureau says puppy scams are the latest way fraudsters are taking advantage of lonely, isolated people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C. says no special treatment for movie stars, hockey players or cruise ships

B.C. says no special treatment for movie stars, hockey players or cruise ships

VICTORIA — British Columbia is moving towards easing COVID-19 restrictions, but movie stars, hockey players and cruise line operators won't be getting special passes around the province's self isolation and port access rules, says provincial he
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Province's vacation communities await return of tourists

Province's vacation communities await return of tourists

Tofino entrepreneur remains optimistic that small-business economy will survive
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Pandemic throws wrench into tree planting season

Pandemic throws wrench into tree planting season

2020 was shaping up to be the biggest season on record in B.C. for the sector
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B.C. confirms 7 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,360

B.C. confirms 7 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,360

There has been one new death
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North Shore Rescue deploys e-bikes for faster response

North Shore Rescue deploys e-bikes for faster response

North Shore Rescue volunteers are now quite literally riding to the rescue.
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B.C.’s road to recovery: K-12 schools to plan for full operations in September

B.C.’s road to recovery: K-12 schools to plan for full operations in September

B.C. has published guidelines for school operations but no timeline
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Serial killer Robert Pickton evidence destruction application on hold

Serial killer Robert Pickton evidence destruction application on hold

Evidence included hypodermic needles, sex toys, rosary beads, knives, a gun and ammunition
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Canadian singer Bryan Adams faces backlash over COVID-19 social media posts

Canadian singer Bryan Adams faces backlash over COVID-19 social media posts

Adams says he just wanted to rant about 'animal cruelty in the wet-markets'
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