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Tough time for tree fruits as some B.C. farm products soar

Tough time for tree fruits as some B.C. farm products soar

Province reports record 2019 sales, largely due to cannabis
Bank of Canada holds rate, forecasts decline in GDP of 7.8% this year

Bank of Canada holds rate, forecasts decline in GDP of 7.8% this year

The report pegs the annual inflation rate at 0.6 per cent this year
B.C. NDP changing WorkSafeBC regulations to respond to COVID-19

B.C. NDP changing WorkSafeBC regulations to respond to COVID-19

Employers say reclassifying coronavirus could be ‘ruinous’
B.C.’s potential deficit $12.5 billion as spending spikes, taxes drop

B.C.’s potential deficit $12.5 billion as spending spikes, taxes drop

Finance Minister Carole James gives COVID-19 outlook
One in five businesses face tough choices if COVID-19 lasts more than six months

One in five businesses face tough choices if COVID-19 lasts more than six months

Surevey results come as many businesses are looking at government programs or credit to remain afloat
B.C. government prepares for COVID-19 economic recovery efforts

B.C. government prepares for COVID-19 economic recovery efforts

New measures after July consultation, Carole James says
Tree planters get help with COVID-19 protective measures

Tree planters get help with COVID-19 protective measures

Ottawa funds extra transportation, sanitizing for crews
Shellfish industry get funds to clean up at Island sites and beyond

Shellfish industry get funds to clean up at Island sites and beyond

Businesses can apply to cover half of costs to clean up so-called ‘ghost gear’
Sidney’s Star Cinema looks to reel in audience with reopening

Sidney’s Star Cinema looks to reel in audience with reopening

It’s lights, camera, action — again — for Sidney’s Star Cinema in its temporary location following the COVID-19 related lockdown.
B.C.’s COVID-19 job recovery led by tourism, finance minister says

B.C.’s COVID-19 job recovery led by tourism, finance minister says

Okanagan a bright spot for in-province visitor economy