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All Canadian businesses which lose 30 per cent revenue will qualify for COVID-19 wage subsidy

All Canadian businesses which lose 30 per cent revenue will qualify for COVID-19 wage subsidy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says government will cover 75 per cent, up to $58,700, if business' revenue down 30 per cent
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Possible arrests after major police presence in Steveston

Possible arrests after major police presence in Steveston

Few details are being released about a major police presence at a single-family home Saturday in Steveston. In the early evening, residents on Steveston Highway – west of No.
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B.C. farming sector faces race against COVID-19

B.C. farming sector faces race against COVID-19

The province's farming industry is facing multiple challenges during the COVID-19 crisis, including importing its seasonal foreign workforce
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Young Canadians needing hospital treatment for COVID-19

Young Canadians needing hospital treatment for COVID-19

Younger people in Canada are getting COVID-19 and are being hospitalized. That’s the warning from the country’s chief public health officer, Dr.
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Canadian kids, seniors getting federal help during COVID-19

Canadian kids, seniors getting federal help during COVID-19

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached out to kids and seniors Sunday morning, pledging $16.5 million for front line help to deal with effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vancouver London Drugs employee tests positive for COVID-19

Vancouver London Drugs employee tests positive for COVID-19

London Drugs said that a pharmacy staff member at a Downtown Vancouver location has tested positive for COVID-19
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KPU, student association donate $200,000 for university’s students amid COVID-19 pandemic

KPU, student association donate $200,000 for university’s students amid COVID-19 pandemic

Students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) will have access to $200,000 of emergency COVID-19 funding as of the end of the month. The Kwantlen Student Association (KSA) donated $100,000, which was matched by the university.
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Richmond RCMP investigating 'serious' crash at Francis, Gilbert roads

Richmond RCMP investigating 'serious' crash at Francis, Gilbert roads

Richmond RCMP are investigating a serious two-vehicle collision that occurred at a major intersection earlier this week. RCMP say that, shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Mar.
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'Together, we must stay apart,' says Henry, as B.C. reports 1 new death, 92 new COVID-19 cases

'Together, we must stay apart,' says Henry, as B.C. reports 1 new death, 92 new COVID-19 cases

To date, 396 people have recovered from the coronavirus in B.C.
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City of Richmond launches COVID-19 website

City of Richmond launches COVID-19 website

The City of Richmond just launched a COVID-19 website to let residents know what city services are closed and what are still functioning.
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