FINLAYSON: COVID-related job losses concentrated in urban areas… especially Metro Vancouver
The biggest job losses, in absolute terms, have been in Metro VancouverWire Service / September 30, 2020
Month: September 2020
Game over: Toronto Blue Jays ousted from MLB playoffs after 8-2 loss to Rays
Tampa Bay sweeps wild-card matchup in two straight gamesThe Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
BC Parks Foundation has collected 950,000 wildlife pics, thanks to outdoor enthusiasts
Foundation launched B.C.’s Big Nature Challenge to learn, understand conservation needsJanelle Swift / September 30, 2020
B.C. counts 125 new COVID-19 cases, up to 1,284 active
No new deaths or health care facility outbreaksTom Fletcher / September 30, 2020
Health Canada green-lights rapid COVID-19 test
Health Canada approved the BCube test from Hyris Ltd. in the United Kingdom Sept. 23The Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
6 puppies rescued in mass seizure on Princeton farm die from illness: BC SPCA
Of the 97 distressed horses, cats and dogs seized, most of the puppies suffered from parvoJen Zielinski / September 30, 2020
Deposits and refunds halved at B.C. Return-It for containers one-litre and larger
The change is meant to simplify the system and make recycling beverage containers easier for allClare Rayment / September 30, 2020
U.S. boater fined $1,000 for violation of Quarantine Act
49-year-old man entered Canada to visit girlfriend in SurreyNick Greenizan / September 30, 2020
British Columbians divulge worst driving habits in survey
Finder.com looks into dangerous and reckless driving habits across the countryAshley Wadhwani / September 30, 2020
Learn more about the first two candidates announced for the Skeena riding
B.C. provincial election set for Oct. 24Jake Wray / September 30, 2020
B.C. VOTES 2020: Businesses now owe $6 billion in deferred tax payments
COVID-19 relief from remittance to province ends with SeptemberTom Fletcher / September 30, 2020
Long-term care study credits fewer COVID deaths in B.C. than Ont. to funding, policy
The study was published Wednesday in the Canadian Medical Association JournalThe Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
COVID-19 cases rising in Indigenous communities across Canada
Reopening schools and businesses and places where physical distancing is not possible are all factors in the riseThe Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
Debate about televised political debates heats up after U.S. presidential ‘dumpster fire’
Americans and Canadians alike are no strangers to the political dinThe Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
Prosecutor: Huawei defence turning US extradition into trial
The U.S. accuses Huawei of using a Hong Kong shell company called Skycom to sell equipment to IranAssociated Press / September 30, 2020
Liberals revive efforts to make Sept. 30 holiday for Indigenous reconciliation
Orange Shirt Day commemorates the experiences of Indigenous children in residential schoolsThe Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
OPINION: Stop telling students to study STEM over humanities for post-COVID world
‘Humanities play an essential role in aspects of global competence which have not been the focus of the STEM’The Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
Financial aid for workers hurt by COVID-19 gets unanimous support in Commons
The bill replaces the now-defunct $500-per-week Canada Emergency Response BenefitThe Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
Metis pilot Teara Fraser profiled in new DC Comics graphic novel of women heroes
The Canadian pilot’s entry is titled: ‘Teara Fraser: Helping Others Soar’The Canadian Press / September 30, 2020
Growing food sovereignty at Klemtu
Greenhouse and grow boxes help create circular food economy for Kitasoo/Xai’xais First NationsZoe Ducklow, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter / September 30, 2020