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More than 70% of B.C. residents support province’s plan to reopen economy: poll

More than 70% of B.C. residents support province’s plan to reopen economy: poll

The numbers so far would suggest that only high earners and middle-aged residents are aching for a fast return to economic activity.
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Pandemic reduces ICBC's claim costs, but crashes investments, says Eby

Pandemic reduces ICBC's claim costs, but crashes investments, says Eby

VICTORIA — The COVID-19 pandemic has sideswiped British Columbia's public vehicle insurer, but the attorney general says it's too soon to assess the potential damage. David Eby, who is also the minister responsible for the Insurance Corporation of B.
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ICBC facing $1b investment loss after market collapse

ICBC facing $1b investment loss after market collapse

But a significant decline in claims due to the pandemic could yield a surplus.
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Anti-Asian racism sparks #HealthNotHate campaign

Anti-Asian racism sparks #HealthNotHate campaign

“Practice social distancing, not ethnic distancing.”
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Here's how Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­boaters can maintain safe physical distancing in the water

Here's how Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­boaters can maintain safe physical distancing in the water

During boating season, ensuring the safety of everyone on deck includes practicing the social distancing measures we’ve grown accustomed to during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 restrictions may aid B.C.'s ongoing battle against invasive mussels

COVID-19 restrictions may aid B.C.'s ongoing battle against invasive mussels

VICTORIA — Travel restrictions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic might help British Columbia defend against invasive mussels, but the province is taking no chances as it works to keep the creatures out of B.C. waterways.
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'We are far from out of the woods': Horgan cautions that COVID-19 is still here

'We are far from out of the woods': Horgan cautions that COVID-19 is still here

VICTORIA — Guidelines on health and safety for businesses and services in British Columbia to begin reopening will be available next week just as some restrictions are lifted in the province, says the premier.
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B.C. lays out $120 million plan to clean up inactive oil and gas wells

B.C. lays out $120 million plan to clean up inactive oil and gas wells

VICTORIA — British Columbia has announced details on how it plans to spend $120 million in federal funds earmarked for cleaning up inactive oil and gas well sites across the province.
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Dating advice from British Columbia's health officer: take it slowly

Dating advice from British Columbia's health officer: take it slowly

“If you’re going to start a relationship with somebody, this is not the time to do rapid serial dating."
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Province’s vacation communities await return of tourists

Province’s vacation communities await return of tourists

Destination BC predicts it will take two years for tourism revenue to return to pre-crisis levels in the province
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