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'Worse than any flu:' Canadians describe how it feels to have COVID-19

'Worse than any flu:' Canadians describe how it feels to have COVID-19

At least one couple feels all those who are sick with virus should all be separated from general population
B.C. government suspends legal action limitations periods

B.C. government suspends legal action limitations periods

Order applies for as long as state of emergency continues
Labour woes spark fears for B.C.'s fruit crop during pandemic

Labour woes spark fears for B.C.'s fruit crop during pandemic

The province's farming industry is facing multiple challenges during the COVID-19 crisis, including importing its seasonal foreign workforce
Young Canadians needing hospital treatment for COVID-19

Young Canadians needing hospital treatment for COVID-19

'Even if you're hearing of (no cases) in your community, it doesn't mean there aren't any': Tam
Home becomes school and workplace as students switch to online learning

Home becomes school and workplace as students switch to online learning

Spring break is over in most of Canada but provincial governments and teachers' unions are still trying to figure out how learning will resume at home, which for many parents has been transformed into a workplace and now a classroom.
Ottawa unveils $16.5m in new support for seniors, youths

Ottawa unveils $16.5m in new support for seniors, youths

What happened: Ottawa is offering more funding to youths and seniors Why it matters: B.C.
B.C. food banks receive $3 million in emergency funding

B.C. food banks receive $3 million in emergency funding

Food Banks BC will assess the needs and requirements of food banks to determine the amount and timing of the distribution.
What the new 75% wage subsidy means for B.C. businesses

What the new 75% wage subsidy means for B.C. businesses

Move could mean that small businesses can keep more workers on their payrolls as the pandemic dramatically slows the economy
Injured Humboldt Bronco player launches lawsuit against drivers in deadly crash

Injured Humboldt Bronco player launches lawsuit against drivers in deadly crash

‘The family do not hold any ill will to any of the defendants:’ lawyer
Squamish funeral home still able to comfort families during pandemic

Squamish funeral home still able to comfort families during pandemic

Extra precautions taken, large celebrations of life postponed, but otherwise business as usual