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B.C. reports 2 more deaths, 67 new cases of COVID-19 for total of 792

B.C. reports 2 more deaths, 67 new cases of COVID-19 for total of 792

Two more people have died from COVID-19 in B.C., as the province’s total cases rises to 792, with 67 new cases, as of Friday afternoon.
Someone pretending to be the Red Cross is offering face masks

Someone pretending to be the Red Cross is offering face masks

The Canadian Red Cross is warning of a fraudulent offer for face masks that is circulating by text, email and on social media.
Man allegedly pulls out knife during fight on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­bus

Man allegedly pulls out knife during fight on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­bus

Transit police believe both of the individuals were ‘heavily intoxicated’
Half of YVR workforce expected to be laid off

Half of YVR workforce expected to be laid off

The end of spring break would normally see 70,000 passengers moving through the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­International Airport – this year, with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, that number has dropped to between 10,000 and 20,000.
B.C. economy to contract at least 7%: BCBC

B.C. economy to contract at least 7%: BCBC

The economic impact of COVID-19 could shrink B.C.’s economy by between 7% and 12% this year. An "optimistic" scenario at the low end of that range would dwarf the economic impact B.C.
‘Slight chance of optimism’ that COVID-19 growth rate slowing

‘Slight chance of optimism’ that COVID-19 growth rate slowing

Provincial health officials unveil hospital mobilization plan
UBC researchers get another $2.3 million for COVID-19 research

UBC researchers get another $2.3 million for COVID-19 research

University received $2.8 million in federal funding earlier this month
Telus waives internet fees for low-income customers

Telus waives internet fees for low-income customers

Telus has announced it is automatically waiving the fees for its Internet for Good program for two months for low-income customers.
Feds roll out new measures to help small, medium-sized businesses weather COVID-19 storm

Feds roll out new measures to help small, medium-sized businesses weather COVID-19 storm

Ottawa is increasing the payroll support for employers to 75 per cent
B.C. teachers and province reach tentative contract agreement

B.C. teachers and province reach tentative contract agreement

Teachers have reached a tentative agreement with the province. The three-year agreement in principle includes a two-per-cent wage hike in each year, in line with what the NDP government has insisted on.