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OPINION: Multiple crises signal the need to change course

OPINION: Multiple crises signal the need to change course

This pandemic could be a trial run for how we respond to the almost-inevitable next pandemic
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14 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. with one additional death

14 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. with one additional death

These 14 new cases were announced on the same day that British Columbia moved to phase three of its restart plan
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B.C. reopens non-essential travel, tourism and more

B.C. reopens non-essential travel, tourism and more

B.C. enters Phase 3 of its restart plan
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B.C. COVID-19 modelling shows potential for renewed growth of cases

B.C. COVID-19 modelling shows potential for renewed growth of cases

Health officials say coronavirus growth is not rapid
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B.C. reports 13 new COVID-19 cases, one more death

B.C. reports 13 new COVID-19 cases, one more death

Epidemiological modelling released by the province Tuesday reveals contacts between British Columbians are at 65% of normal rates.
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Province stands firm on not extending temporary layoff period

Province stands firm on not extending temporary layoff period

B.C. businesses fear that with no extension, having to pay out severance will cripple their chances of surviving pandemic
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Minister must follow law on orders even during pandemic: B.C. ombudsperson

Minister must follow law on orders even during pandemic: B.C. ombudsperson

British Columbia's Ombudsperson said the province's public safety minister made two pandemic-related orders that were not authorized by law.
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Many B.C. businesses haven't accounted for severance, ask for layoff extension

Many B.C. businesses haven't accounted for severance, ask for layoff extension

Extension to August aligns with emergency benefits and would give businesses 'breathing room' to return furloughed employees upon re-opening: Coalition group
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Face masks mandatory and only ticket holders and staff allowed at airport

Face masks mandatory and only ticket holders and staff allowed at airport

YVR launches new campaign to reduce the spread of COVID-19
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B.C. legislation could extend emergency orders for one more year: attorney general

B.C. legislation could extend emergency orders for one more year: attorney general

Proposed act also allows for the creation of regulations that provide protections to 'responsible' and compliant businesses and groups from civil liability related to COVID-19
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