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International-student enrolment plunges, teachers facing layoffs

International-student enrolment plunges, teachers facing layoffs

School District 61 typically welcomes about 1,000 students from other countries each year, but with most international travel halted due to COVID-19, international student enrolment is expected to drop significantly this fall.
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Youth baseball could be back this summer, B.C. health officer says

Youth baseball could be back this summer, B.C. health officer says

More announcements about the resumption of summer sports expected at press conference today
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B.C. to hold consultations on the 2021 budget but all gatherings will be virtual

B.C. to hold consultations on the 2021 budget but all gatherings will be virtual

VICTORIA — British Columbia's all-party legislative committee will hold public consultations on the upcoming provincial budget despite restrictions by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Assisted death leftover drugs now returnable for re-use

Assisted death leftover drugs now returnable for re-use

Change only for duration of pandemic, says ministerial order
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B.C. Premier John Horgan set to announce slow reopening of economy in pandemic

B.C. Premier John Horgan set to announce slow reopening of economy in pandemic

British Columbia is expected to announce plans today for a gradual reopening of services, but the provincial health officer warns people should stay in their social "bubble" to prevent a surge of COVID-19 cases. Earlier this week, Dr.
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Locals create Sea to Sky Healing Project

Locals create Sea to Sky Healing Project

New website features curated mental-health content
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B.C.'s road to recovery: Pandemic could usher in online era of property sales

B.C.'s road to recovery: Pandemic could usher in online era of property sales

Buyers and sellers will face changed market landscape after lifting of restrictions
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Pandemic likely to spark surge of scams, says Better Business Bureau

Pandemic likely to spark surge of scams, says Better Business Bureau

The Better Business Bureau Vancouver Island is bracing for a rise in loan scams, as financial pressures mount amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C. confirms 8 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,232

B.C. confirms 8 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,232

There have been four new deaths, for a total of 121 fatalities in the province
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B.C. nurses, doctors cite protective equipment shortage, safety concerns

B.C. nurses, doctors cite protective equipment shortage, safety concerns

Ministry said 'significant effort' made to obtain sufficient protective gear
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