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Parliament to sit again to approve more COVID-19 relief as spending climbs
April 01, 2020 - 3:07 PM

OTTAWA - Parliamentarians will soon find themselves voting anew on spending measures to help the country to combat the financial fallout from COVID-19 — help that is going to cost the federal treasury at least $95 billion — as the result of changes the Liberals have promised in recent days.
DesRosiers says auto sales plunged 48% in March from last year due to outbreak
April 01, 2020 - 4:41 PM

TORONTO - DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says auto sales plunged 48 per cent in March from last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Shopify suspends outlook for 2020 even though Q1 to meet or exceed expectations
April 01, 2020 - 3:52 PM

OTTAWA - Shopify Inc. says it is suspending its financial outlook for the year because of the uncertainty stemming from COVID-19.
Sophie Brochu appointed first woman chief executive of Hydro-Quebec
April 01, 2020 - 3:27 PM

MONTREAL - The former head of Energir will be the first woman to become chief executive of Hydro-Quebec.
Duration of COVID-19 measures depends on obeying health authorities: PM
April 01, 2020 - 2:57 PM

OTTAWA - The longer it takes for all Canadians to follow the rules and stay home to curb the spread of COVID-19, the longer it will be before life can return to normal, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
April 01, 2020 - 2:41 PM

TORONTO - Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:
North American stock markets follow weak first quarter with poor April start
April 01, 2020 - 2:20 PM

TORONTO - North American stock markets followed the worst first quarter since the 2008 financial crisis with an April 1st that was no joke.
Stocks skid as physical, economic toll of virus worsens
April 01, 2020 - 1:30 PM

NEW YORK - Wall Street and markets around the world fell sharply Wednesday as the economic and physical toll caused by the coronavirus outbreak mounts — and as experts say they still can’t predict when it will end.
Unemployed during COVID-19? Here's how to navigate federal programs
April 01, 2020 - 1:05 PM

A quick look at some of the federal COVID-19 benefit programs and who qualifies for assistance:
Dollarama suspends guidance due to COVID-19 pandemic, reports Q4 profit up
April 01, 2020 - 11:26 AM

Dollarama Inc. declined to provide its annual financial guidance for its 2021 financial year due to COVID-19 pandemic, but said it expects to see some negative impacts.
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POLL: Do you think it’s time for government to vigorously enforce COVID-19 social distancing rules?
We're still seeing people ignoring or being sloppy about what should be very clear rules for social distancing. We've heard provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say she has the power to impose penalties on people ignorin

Free delivery to your door for this wine & cheese package
Isolation days have become delivery days. As we patiently wait for the storm to pass, let’s enjoy the convenience of online shopping and shopping local. Most of our B.C. wineries are offering free local shipping, so do take adva

Unemployed during COVID-19? Here's how to navigate federal programs
A quick look at some of the federal COVID-19 benefit programs and who qualifies for assistance: Canada Emerge
April 01, 2020 6:00 PM
Virus forces Wimbledon cancellation for 1st time since WWII
For the first time in its nearly century-and-a-half history, Wimbledon was cancelled for a reason other than war, sc
April 01, 2020 5:10 PM
COVID-19 outbreak at Bylands in West Kelowna grows to 19 workers
Seven more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed among foreign workers employed by Bylands Garden Centre in West Kel
April 01, 2020 4:50 PM
Scenarios for Indigenous COVID-19 response include calling in the army: Miller
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government is ready to call in the army to help F
April 01, 2020 4:30 PM
BREAKING: Visits to B.C. emergency rooms down 50% in last three weeks
Visits to B.C. hospital emergency departments have dropped by 50 per cent over the last three weeks. Regular c
April 01, 2020 4:01 PM

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