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Face shields don’t qualify in B.C.’s latest COVID-19 mask order

Face shields don’t qualify in B.C.’s latest COVID-19 mask order

Dr. Bonnie Henry announced return of mask mandate Aug. 24
Canadian auto sales fall 11.4% in August due to shortages caused by chip issues

Canadian auto sales fall 11.4% in August due to shortages caused by chip issues

Sales were also down 19.2 per cent from the 182,040 sold in August 2019, before COVID-19
Telus joins federal government, major banks in making COVID jabs mandatory for staffers

Telus joins federal government, major banks in making COVID jabs mandatory for staffers

Telus workers not fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Oct. 15 to be tested 2 times a week
SkipTheDishes launches new offering for groceries

SkipTheDishes launches new offering for groceries

Skip Express Lane is a pilot project currently operating in Winnipeg and London Ontario
B.C. communities get grants to speed up housing applications

B.C. communities get grants to speed up housing applications

’Throwing money at the problem’ won’t work, B.C. Liberal says
The Bikery opens Island’s first kosher bakery in Victoria’s Public Market

The Bikery opens Island’s first kosher bakery in Victoria’s Public Market

Baker Markus Spodzieja and business partner Kimanda Jarzebiak filling a local niche
Statistics Canada says economy contracted in second quarter of year

Statistics Canada says economy contracted in second quarter of year

Agency said the drop was drive by declines in home resale activity, exports
Greater Victoria’s oldest pub survived flu pandemic; in good shape to survive COVID

Greater Victoria’s oldest pub survived flu pandemic; in good shape to survive COVID

Six Mile Pub and Eatery planned ahead to be ready to serve patrons – if you’re vaccinated
Staff expect lineups as Victoria music shop closes after 4 decades

Staff expect lineups as Victoria music shop closes after 4 decades

Sales start Sept. 1 for those looking for deals, or to say goodbye
Top CEOs urge diversification as Alberta grapples to find its place in changing world

Top CEOs urge diversification as Alberta grapples to find its place in changing world

Alberta’s long-term unemployment rate is 2.4 per cent, higher than the national average of 1.4 per cent