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Vail Resorts lost US$264M in net revenue last quarter

Vail Resorts lost US$264M in net revenue last quarter

Lift revenue also down 29% due to effects of COVID-19
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School in fall likely to be mix of classroom and remote learning, minister says

School in fall likely to be mix of classroom and remote learning, minister says

The new school year starting in September is likely to be a hybrid model combining classroom and online learning, says Education Minister Rob Fleming.
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B.C. secures new supply of surgical masks that exceed Health Canada standards

B.C. secures new supply of surgical masks that exceed Health Canada standards

VICTORIA — Millions of respirator masks British Columbia purchased from a manufacturer in China have been given a stamp of approval by separate labs, making them available for health workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
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When a pandemic comes to a disaster nurse's backyard

When a pandemic comes to a disaster nurse's backyard

We should be grateful for our healthcare system, says Squamish nurse who worked Ebola and other crises around the world
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Whistler Health Care Centre hasn’t seen COVID-19 case since early April

Whistler Health Care Centre hasn’t seen COVID-19 case since early April

Also, money being raised to buy portable ventilator for centre
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A third of B.C. students return to part-time, in-class instruction

A third of B.C. students return to part-time, in-class instruction

Education Minister Rob Fleming said approximately 60,000 students have returned to some in-class instruction across 60 school districts
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Public protests are risky during pandemic, provincial health officer says

Public protests are risky during pandemic, provincial health officer says

There were 24 new COVID-19 cases over the last two days, one death
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Feds offer early $2.2b payment to cities amid 'cash crunch'

Feds offer early $2.2b payment to cities amid 'cash crunch'

PM also addresses protests that unfolded across North America over the weekend
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Keep that bubble small, says B.C.'s public health officer

Keep that bubble small, says B.C.'s public health officer

Expanding social circles not happening any time soon: Dr. Henry
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Whistler's Canada Day festivities will take on a different format this year

Whistler's Canada Day festivities will take on a different format this year

Outdoor concert series cancelled; RMOW staff exploring 'new ways to celebrate Canada Day in Whistler'
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