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B.C.'s coronavirus fight: More labs, equipment on the way

B.C.'s coronavirus fight: More labs, equipment on the way

Premier John Horgan revealed the action plan Friday lunchtime
Coronavirus threatens to stall B.C. shipping trade

Coronavirus threatens to stall B.C. shipping trade

Ports like Metro Vancouver and Prince Rupert – heavily dependent on transpacific container traffic – may soon see far fewer ships coming from Asia than in years past, and the ripple effects on trucking, rail and intermodal shipping sectors in Canada could last throughout 2020.
B.C. loses 6,500 jobs in February, COVID-19 concerns intensify

B.C. loses 6,500 jobs in February, COVID-19 concerns intensify

January job gains in B.C. were wiped out in one fell swoop last month — and then some — with the province shedding 6,500 jobs in February. The West Coast also saw its unemployment rate jump 0.
Douglas College fair aims to create conversation about menstruation

Douglas College fair aims to create conversation about menstruation

Menstruation should not be a dirty little secret, according to Douglas College instructors Selina Tribe and Lisa Smith. The pair is hosting one of B.C.
Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend

Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend

Residents are reminded to turn their clocks ahead one hour this weekend when Daylight Saving Time goes into effect. Daylight Saving (DST) begin on Sunday, March 8 at 3 a.m. and continue until Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m. PDT this year.
B.C. coronavirus cases spike to 21

B.C. coronavirus cases spike to 21

Worried health officials are trying to track down source of new case, as it's not connected to travel
Canucks can’t blame injuries this season (and Jim Benning knows it)

Canucks can’t blame injuries this season (and Jim Benning knows it)

‘You just have to figure out a way to get through it and try to keep staying competitive’
Starbucks temporarily bans use of reusable mugs to limit coronavirus spread

Starbucks temporarily bans use of reusable mugs to limit coronavirus spread

Customers will no longer be able to fill their own reusable mugs at the world’s largest coffee chain over fears of spreading COVID-19.
HOME IDEAS: An inspiring home office doesn't have to be expensive

HOME IDEAS: An inspiring home office doesn't have to be expensive

It seems nowadays there is a high demand for small home offices. More and more companies are establishing remote work options for busy families and dual working parents.
New West school district presents options to avoid budget deficit

New West school district presents options to avoid budget deficit

The New Westminster School District is looking at four different scenarios to make ends meet this year.