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Worker fears getting COVID-19 without sick leave, wants B.C. to act
April 29, 2021 - 1:00 AM

VANCOUVER - Avtar Badesha says he fears getting COVID-19 or being exposed to the virus because he couldn't support his family without any paid sick leave during quarantine.
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April 30, 2021 - 4:11 PM

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Federal Budget 2021: Liberals focus on clean technology for climate spending
April 19, 2021 - 4:22 PM

OTTAWA - Pushing the private sector to develop clean technology — and heavy emitters to adopt it — is where billions in new money will flow from the Liberals’ 2021 budget pledge unveiled Mondayto tackle climate change.
Plans for update to EI system coming soon, Qualtrough says in budget hint
April 15, 2021 - 2:29 PM

OTTAWA - Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough says any changes to modernize the employment insurance system won't be done without considering the financial impact on workers and employers.
Clots cause vaccine hurdles; U.S. troops in Afghanistan: In The News for April 14
April 14, 2021 - 1:16 AM

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 14 ...
Air Canada agrees to $5.9-billion aid package, giving Ottawa equity stake in airline
April 12, 2021 - 9:07 PM

OTTAWA - After months of negotiations, Ottawa has reached a multibillion-dollar rescue deal with Air Canada that will give the government an equity stake in the pandemic-battered airline.
Manitoba budget cuts tax on property, enacts tax on digital services
April 07, 2021 - 3:35 PM

WINNIPEG - Manitobans will soon pay less in property tax but fork out more to stream movies or buy certain goods online.
E-learning for Peel Region schools; Broncos crash tribute: In The News for April 6
April 06, 2021 - 1:37 AM

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Canadian fashion mogul facing U.S. sex trafficking charges appeals bail ruling
March 18, 2021 - 4:26 PM

WINNIPEG - Prosecutors say a Canadian fashion leader facing charges of sex trafficking and racketeering in the United States could use former employees to contact victims if he is released from jail.
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March 18, 2021 - 3:54 PM

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How Mar Jok bridged the gap for Kelowna's Chinese community
West Kelowna residents may know Mar Jok by his name on an elementary school but his legacy stretches far beyond that as a communicator between the Chinese and Caucasian communities in the Okanagan in the 20th Century. The Canadian Chinese p

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One of my greatest joys has been my involvement with Soup Sisters and being one of the founders of the Kelowna chapter. An extraordinary organization, founded by one of my heroes, Sharon Hapton, in Calgary in 2009, it brings community

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Canadian News

Worker fears getting COVID-19 without sick leave, wants B.C. to act

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

Federal Budget 2021: Liberals focus on clean technology for climate spending

Plans for update to EI system coming soon, Qualtrough says in budget hint

Clots cause vaccine hurdles; U.S. troops in Afghanistan: In The News for April 14

Air Canada agrees to $5.9-billion aid package, giving Ottawa equity stake in airline

Manitoba budget cuts tax on property, enacts tax on digital services

E-learning for Peel Region schools; Broncos crash tribute: In The News for April 6

Canadian fashion mogul facing U.S. sex trafficking charges appeals bail ruling

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

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