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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...
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'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
Former CFL star quarterback Flutie feels commissioner Ambrosie's pain
TORONTO - Doug Flutie can feel CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie's pain. Ambrosie continues to discuss potential contingency plans for the 2020 CFL season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ...
Apr 16, 2020
Support service launched for B.C. businesses amidst COVID-19 pandemic
VICTORIA- The province has launched a support service for B.C. Businesses looking for information on resources available during the COVID-19 pandemic.The B.C. Business COVID-19 Support Service will be...
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Akim Aliu says he believes in second chances after Bill Peters hired by KHL team
Former NHL player Akim Aliu says he believes people deserve second chances, and that includes a coach who allegedly used racial slurs against him. Aliu said Thursday he's fine with Bill Peters re...
Apr 16, 2020
Cougars take a different approach on the business side of things during pandemic
The sporting world may be shut down across North America, but for the Prince George Cougars the show must go on when it comes to the business side of things as they get ready for the 2020-2021 campaig...
Apr 16, 2020
Ailing federal prisoner who fears COVID-19 awaits word on early release
OTTAWA - A inmate who has serious health problems and fears COVID-19 hopes to hear from the federal prison service today whether he will be let out of custody. Otherwise, Derrick Snow's case is s...
Apr 16, 2020