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Fiscally sound B.C. cities furloughed auxiliary staff, delayed facility openings

Fiscally sound B.C. cities furloughed auxiliary staff, delayed facility openings

B.C.’s municipal managers, councillors and salaried staff largely avoided COVID-19 cost-cutting measures while the lowest-paid city hall employees have borne the pandemic’s brunt, a Glacier Media analysis shows.
Dr. Bonnie Henry to be honoured by Royal Roads

Dr. Bonnie Henry to be honoured by Royal Roads

B.C.’s provincial health officer is being recognized for her work with an honorary degree from Royal Roads University. Dr.
COVID-19 cases, deaths surge ahead of long weekend, restrictions tighten in hotspots

COVID-19 cases, deaths surge ahead of long weekend, restrictions tighten in hotspots

Canadians began the Thanksgiving long weekend amid a surging second wave that pushed public health officials to roll back some businesses and tighten COVID-19 measures in several hotspots.
COVID-19 cases, deaths surge ahead of long weekend, restrictions tighten in hotspots

COVID-19 cases, deaths surge ahead of long weekend, restrictions tighten in hotspots

Canadians began the Thanksgiving long weekend amid a surging second wave that pushed public health officials to roll back some businesses and tighten COVID-19 measures in several hotspots.
COVID-19 cases, deaths surge ahead of long weekend, restrictions tighten in hotspots

COVID-19 cases, deaths surge ahead of long weekend, restrictions tighten in hotspots

Canadians began the Thanksgiving long weekend amid a surging second wave that pushed public health officials to roll back some businesses and tighten COVID-19 measures in several hotspots.
B.C.'s public health officer urges businesses to ensure proper measures in place

B.C.'s public health officer urges businesses to ensure proper measures in place

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer is urging businesses to ensure they are in compliance with health and safety standards to protect employees from COVID-19. Dr.
COVID-19 vaccine still months away but review team working to speed approvals

COVID-19 vaccine still months away but review team working to speed approvals

OTTAWA — Health Canada is in talks with all of the vaccine developers that signed supply deals with the federal government to kick-start the approval process and get COVID-19 vaccines to Canadians as soon as possible.
COVID-19 vaccine still months away but review team working to speed approvals

COVID-19 vaccine still months away but review team working to speed approvals

OTTAWA — Health Canada is in talks with all of the vaccine developers that signed supply deals with the federal government to kick-start the approval process and get COVID-19 vaccines to Canadians as soon as possible.
COVID-19 vaccine still months away but review team working to speed approvals

COVID-19 vaccine still months away but review team working to speed approvals

OTTAWA — Health Canada is in talks with all of the vaccine developers that signed supply deals with the federal government to kick-start the approval process and get COVID-19 vaccines to Canadians as soon as possible.
Manitoba premier says new testing sites, staff will cut COVID-19 testing lineups

Manitoba premier says new testing sites, staff will cut COVID-19 testing lineups

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister promised Thursday to open more COVID-19 testing sites and train more staff in an attempt to cut long waiting lines that have left many people frustrated or simply turned away.