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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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Eight more weeks of CERB to cost $17.9 billion, budget officer says

Eight more weeks of CERB to cost $17.9 billion, budget officer says

The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates in a new report that it will cost the federal government $17.9 billion to provide eight extra weeks of payments through the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.
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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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‘Twins with a twist’: biological mom and surrogate were pregnant at same time

‘Twins with a twist’: biological mom and surrogate were pregnant at same time

In the six years that Margo and Ian Sheldon tried to have a baby, they endured the pain of multiple miscarriages and a full-term still birth.
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A rational discussion on grizzly bears and habitat

A rational discussion on grizzly bears and habitat

LETTER: For the week of June 18
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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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Whistler council to consider Official Community Plan bylaw adoption

Whistler council to consider Official Community Plan bylaw adoption

Facilities reopening strategy, Alta Lake Rd. housing project also on June 23 agenda
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Searchers find kayak of missing man

Searchers find kayak of missing man

Search continues for kayaker who overturned in Cheakamus River Sunday evening
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Whistler gathers to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day

Whistler gathers to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day

The June 21 vigil honoured eight Indigenous Canadians who have lost their lives in police-related incidents since April
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