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BC Northern Real Estate Board: "Not business as usual"
PRINCE GEORGE - "A lot of people just don't want to show their homes," said Shawna Kinsley, president of the BC Northern Real Estate Board."We're really focusing in on our clients in immediate need, o...
Apr 16, 2020
Champagne, Ukraine reject Iran crash report suggesting immunity for Tehran
OTTAWA - Canada and Ukraine flatly rejected a report suggesting the regime was seeking immunity from future legal action after shooting down a passenger jet in January. The Iranian military ...
Apr 16, 2020
Broader gender focus needed for COVID-19 response, advocates say
OTTAWA - As Canada continues to combat the health and economic impacts of COVID-19, women's rights advocates say not enough focus has been placed on the unique and often disproportionate impact the pa...
Apr 16, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic responsible for nearly $1.3 million monthly loss in revenue for the City
PRINCE GEORGE- According to a release from the City of Prince George, the COVID-19 pandemic is responsible for declining City revenues close to $1.3 million a month, which has the City preparing amend...
Apr 16, 2020 Photo Courtesy: City of Prince George
Lululemon's chief financial officer to depart next month for new role
VANCOUVER - Lululemon Athletica Inc. says its chief financial officer will leave the company next month for a position in a different industry. The Vancouver-based company says in a statement that Pat...
Apr 16, 2020
Transit workers across Canada concerned over lack of protective gear
TORONTO - Jason Watts hides in the washroom right up until the moment his shift as a bus driver in Toronto's transit system begins. The Toronto Transit Commission worker is terrified of contracti...
Apr 16, 2020
Small businesses can apply for BC Hydro COVID-19 Relief Fund
VANCOUVER-BC Hydro began accepting applications for small businesses looking to receive financial relief amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Over 3,000 applications have been submitted since BC Hydro began t...
Apr 16, 2020 Photo Courtesy: ID 5044947 © Ivano Merluzzi | Dreamstime.com
'For too long, mental-health care was an afterthought in B.C.': Mental health supports for post-secondary students
VANCOUVER-Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark along with B.C.'s Mental Health Minister Judy Darcy launched Here2Talk a free mental health counselling and referral service for post-secondary stude...
Apr 16, 2020
Connor Hellebuyck on Jets' season: 'We had something special going'
Connor Hellebuyck felt like his Winnipeg Jets were on the cusp of something special when the COVID-19 pandemic brought their season to a screeching halt. The team's star goalie could say the same abou...
Apr 16, 2020
Trudeau, premiers to focus on topping up pay for workers in long-term care homes
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and provincial and territorial leaders will speak tonight about ways to better protect those in long-term care facilities, which have been hardest hit by the&nbs...
Apr 16, 2020