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OTTAWA — Businesses struggling to pay the bills because of the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to start applying today for a long-awaited new commercial rent-relief program offered by the federal government.

A B.C. Ferries sign reminding passengers to wear a mask has gained far more attention than anticipated, even earning a mention on U.S. late-night television.

Following a judicial recount in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, where the Liberals narrowly defeated the Green candidate by 60 votes, the results of last month’s election are final. The NDP took 57 seats, the Liberals 28, and the Greens, two.

A customer left a $3,000 tip for a single beer as a restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The man walked in Sunday, ordered the beer and asked for the check, which came to $7.

There's a chance of flurries today

From Prince George provincial court: - David Michael Hoggan (born 1986) was sentenced to time served for resisting arrest and breaching an undertaking. Hoggan was in custody for one day prior to sentencing.

'If we didn’t have the support we’ve had, we would not have our home still, there’s no way'

'There will be an increase in people experiencing seasonal affective disorder'

Vendors warned they could face $2,300 fines

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined leaders from the world’s 20 richest nations on Sunday in a promise to work together to keep trade flowing, fight climate change and provide COVID-19 vaccines to poor countries.