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Nurses deal with COVID ‘terror’ as stress, burnout, suicidal thinking rise

Nurses deal with COVID ‘terror’ as stress, burnout, suicidal thinking rise

B.C.s frontline healthcare workers are reporting high levels of stress and burnout from the COVID-19 pandemic as case numbers continue to climb. “COVID has only amplified nurses’ distress levels,” B.C.
B.C. sets record with 28 COVID-19 deaths in 24-hour period

B.C. sets record with 28 COVID-19 deaths in 24-hour period

B.C. set a grim new record December 10, with 28 new COVID-19-related deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus in the province to 587.
Port coping well through 2020’s challenges, Silvester says

Port coping well through 2020’s challenges, Silvester says

While 2020 has offered immense challenges for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, container volumes have risen and infrastructure work to enable greater trade capacity continues, president and CEO Robin Silvester told the Greater Vancouver Board of
Police chief condemns conduct of officer who ticketed driver after mask-use question

Police chief condemns conduct of officer who ticketed driver after mask-use question

Winnipeg's police chief says an officer who gave a ticket to a couple who questioned why he wasn’t wearing a mask during a traffic stop acted inappropriately.
Saskatchewan Health Minister points to poll for COVID-19 success

Saskatchewan Health Minister points to poll for COVID-19 success

REGINA — Saskatchewan's Health Minister says a measure of his government's success in responding to COVID-19 is polling data.
B.C. baby of mother in coma from COVID-19 is 'strong and healthy,' aunt says

B.C. baby of mother in coma from COVID-19 is 'strong and healthy,' aunt says

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The aunt of a B.C. infant born while his mother was in a coma due to COVID-19 complications says the family is trying to stay hopeful but keep their expectations reasonable as she remains unconscious a month later.
COVID-19, system barriers challenging Indigenous women who own businesses: study

COVID-19, system barriers challenging Indigenous women who own businesses: study

TORONTO — Canadian businesses owned by Indigenous women have been steadily growing, but that progress is being threatened by COVID-19 and other systemic barriers, say researchers behind a new study.
COVID-19, system barriers challenging Indigenous women who own businesses: study

COVID-19, system barriers challenging Indigenous women who own businesses: study

TORONTO — Canadian businesses owned by Indigenous women have been steadily growing, but that progress is being threatened by COVID-19 and other systemic barriers, say researchers behind a new study.
COVID-19, system barriers challenging Indigenous women who own businesses: study

COVID-19, system barriers challenging Indigenous women who own businesses: study

TORONTO — Canadian businesses owned by Indigenous women have been steadily growing, but that progress is being threatened by COVID-19 and other systemic barriers, say researchers behind a new study.
Popularity of working from home will be vaccine-resistant, poll suggests

Popularity of working from home will be vaccine-resistant, poll suggests

For Canadians who are used to working inside an office, the COVID-19 pandemic provided a serious challenge. In April and May, most workplaces had no choice but to shut down.