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Protective gear shortage a 'crisis' for B.C. seniors' care providers: SafeCare BC

Protective gear shortage a 'crisis' for B.C. seniors' care providers: SafeCare BC

A non-profit organization says the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in B.C.’s long-term care homes, assisted living, and home and community care is a “crisis.
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Opinion: Someone added music to the Burnaby salute and now I’m blubbering

Opinion: Someone added music to the Burnaby salute and now I’m blubbering

I’ve been tearing up a lot lately. That’s not a big surprise because despite my acerbic writing style, I’m kind of a big mush ball.
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Burnaby’s Jagmeet Singh demands Trudeau ‘scrap’ CERB criteria

Burnaby’s Jagmeet Singh demands Trudeau ‘scrap’ CERB criteria

The Trudeau government has struck a deal with opposition parties to swiftly approve a massive $73-billion wage subsidy program aimed at helping businesses and workers survive the economic ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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74-year-old COVID-19 survivor has advice — and blood — to give

74-year-old COVID-19 survivor has advice — and blood — to give

Port Moody grandma says she was on oxygen at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody but has since recovered from coronavirus
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Letters: Fraser Voices urges nixing port expansion

Letters: Fraser Voices urges nixing port expansion

Dear Editor, On Mar.
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Wage subsidy changes offer Burnaby businesses flexibility amid crisis

Wage subsidy changes offer Burnaby businesses flexibility amid crisis

The federal government has announced major changes to its 75% wage subsidy designed to make more businesses eligible for the crisis support.
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B.C. just launched a $300 to $500 rent supplement — here’s how you apply

B.C. just launched a $300 to $500 rent supplement — here’s how you apply

The program, announced last week and launching Thursday, April 9, offers subsidies to help pay your rent
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On the mend from COVID-19, couple longing for hugs, return to normalcy

On the mend from COVID-19, couple longing for hugs, return to normalcy

Sylvia Olsen is looking forward to the time when the coronavirus crisis is over and it's once again safe to hug her grandchildren.
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Opinion: Sorry, Burnaby landlords, you aren’t in the ‘same boat’ as tenants

Opinion: Sorry, Burnaby landlords, you aren’t in the ‘same boat’ as tenants

A few Burnaby landlords are feeling stung amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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FortisBC introduces new financial support for customers

FortisBC introduces new financial support for customers

FortisBC has received interim approval from the BC Utilities Commission to implement its COVID-19 Customer Recovery Fund , a program that provides new support measures for residential and small business customers who are facing financial challenges a
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