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StatCan survey finds one in three businesses on edge as second wave crashes

StatCan survey finds one in three businesses on edge as second wave crashes

OTTAWA — A new survey from Statistics Canada finds nearly one-third of businesses do not know how long they can continue under existing conditions brought by the second wave of COVID-19.
BCAFN regional chief candidate Cheryl Casimer says she wants national counterpart held accountable

BCAFN regional chief candidate Cheryl Casimer says she wants national counterpart held accountable

Cheryl Casimer isn’t being “critical or anything,” but she believes it’s time for another woman regional chief on the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) executive committee, so she’s running for the position of regional chi
VIDEO: BC SPCA offers advice for pet owners during cold winter months

VIDEO: BC SPCA offers advice for pet owners during cold winter months

If you're cold, your pet is likely cold too. Winter months require extra effort and care when it comes to looking after your pets.
LifeLabs personal data breach leads to multiple class action suits

LifeLabs personal data breach leads to multiple class action suits

The medical lab company that experienced a cyber-breach of 15 million patients’ personal information nationwide is facing multiple class-action suits in two provinces. Privacy commissioners in Ontario and B.C.
Alberta plans joint men's and women's curling championship, no "bubble"

Alberta plans joint men's and women's curling championship, no "bubble"

SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. — Alberta intends to hold its provincial men's and women's curling championships jointly in January. Curlers won't "bubble" at the Jan.
Relatives worry COVID-19 second wave will shut the door on visiting loved ones

Relatives worry COVID-19 second wave will shut the door on visiting loved ones

Right now, Arne Liseth is his brother Keith’s only remaining connection to the outside world. Liseth is his brother’s sole designated visitor at the long-term care home in Campbell River, B.C., where Keith lives.
Seniors' advocates want national standards for care as COVID-19 surges

Seniors' advocates want national standards for care as COVID-19 surges

Seniors' advocates are calling for federal action to better protect vulnerable long-term care residents as COVID-19 cases escalate across the country.
Rise and shine, Prince George!

Rise and shine, Prince George!

No snow in the forecast, but it'll be brisk
Make masks mandatory, Citizen online poll shows

Make masks mandatory, Citizen online poll shows

In the last Citizen online poll we asked "Do you think Dr.
North records 23 new COVID cases, active cases on the rise

North records 23 new COVID cases, active cases on the rise

A total of 23 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the Northern Health region over the past two days, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said on Thursday.