David Eby moves to reduce food-delivery app commission fees
If industry doesn’t agree to cap fees, BC NDP will regulate to protect B.C.’s restaurant industry
India is undergoing a rapid change in mindsets as well as markets: PM Modi to Canadian business
Inaugurating the virtual Invest India 2020 Conference organised in Canada on October 8, 2020, Prime Minister Modi said that India-Canada bilateral ties are driven by shared democratic values and many common interests adding that trade and investment linkages were an integral art of the multi-faceted relationship.
ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION OFFERS GREAT DEALS IN SUPPORT OF LANGLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation has launched a new virtual event Dorothy’s Shopping Basket in hopes of inspiring donations and charitable support.
Three Questions for John Horgan on Surrey Policing
As more and more questions arise over the NDP’s decision to approve a change in Surrey policing, John Horgan has chosen to hide from providing any details on his government’s involvement – particularly the rush to appoint a new chief of the force.
BC’s strong recovery continues with big job gains in September
British Columbia gained 54,800 jobs in September, more than 70% of them full-time, as the province outpaced the national average.
BC has recovered 301,700 jobs since the pandemic struck, returning to 96.3% of pre-pandemic employment levels.
Andrew Wilkinson puts progress on affordable childcare at risk, says Chen
“For 16 years, the BC Liberals did nothing to make childcare more affordable. Andrew Wilkinson and Laurie Throness have voted against and attacked our childcare investments every step of the way. Wilkinson’s record shows that he can’t be trusted not to cancel our investments and drive up the cost of childcare. He is a risk parents can’t can’t afford.”
John Horgan to create jobs with made-in-BC shipbuilding strategy
After a tour of Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, John Horgan said a re-elected BC NDP government will launch a long-term BC shipbuilding strategy to create good jobs and bring more work to BC shipyards.
BC Liberals announce a real child care plan
The BC Liberals will implement a $1 billion plan to bring $10-a-day child care to low-income families and affordable child care for families who need it most.
Unlike the fake promise of $10-a-day child care by John Horgan and the NDP three years ago, the BC Liberals are presenting a real plan that B.C. parents can count on.
Prime Minister announces additional support for food banks and local food organizations
Everyone deserves to be able to put nutritious food on their table, but for many Canadians and their families, the past few months have been difficult and uncertain. At the same time, food banks and local food organizations are facing challenges in delivering services to Canadians in need, including in securing volunteers and increasing public health and safety measures. As we continue to deal with the impacts of COVID-19, more Canadians are facing food insecurity, therefore making food banks and organizations key to helping feed families and keeping Canadians healthy and safe.
Fraser Health confirms COVID-19 case with staff member at Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre
A staff member at Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre in Delta has tested positive for COVID-19. Fraser Health has declared an outbreak, and our rapid response team is at the site. Communication with residents and families is underway. The staff member is currently in self-isolation at their home.
2020 Gandhi Jayanti and Gandhi @150 Virtual celebrations
We are fortunate to participate in a panel session on relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings in in today’s Society. Panelists were Arvind Thakur, Nemy…
ET Canada and COVERGIRL Announce Renewed Partnership with Sangita Patel as Canada’s Covergirl Ambassador
Expanded Partnership Continues Through 2021 with a Revitalized Campaign Extending to ET Canada’s Leading Social and Digital Platforms
Study: mask mandates shown to significantly reduce spread of COVID-19
A new study by Simon Fraser University (SFU) researchers has found clear evidence that wearing a mask can have a significant impact on the spread of COVID-19. The researchers, from SFU’s Department of Economics, have determined that mask mandates are associated with a 25 per cent or larger weekly reduction in COVID-19 cases.
Update on COVID-19 outbreak at Delta Hospital and new long term care facility
Due to a COVID-19 outbreak at Delta Hospital, patients will not be admitted for the time being in order to further protect them from the risk of transmission of COVID-19 at the hospital. If a patient needs admission to hospital for further care, they will be transported to an appropriate hospital within the Fraser Health network. The Emergency Department remains open for urgent and emergent care and all scheduled surgeries at Delta Hospital will continue.
CANADA’S BROADCASTERS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS STAND TOGETHER IN UNPRECEDENTED COLLABORATION TO TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION AGAINST SYSTEMIC RACISM IN SCREEN-BASED INDUSTRIES WITH LAUNCH OF HIREBIPOC INITIATIVE
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