Coronavirus Impact
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Devastated by pandemic, Kelowna tour bus company calling for urgent government helpKelowna-based BlueStar Coachlines has a fleet of 26 tour buses. but only two are on the road these days. The rest are sitting idle.CanadaFeb 26, 2021
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One in 10 B.C. wineries, grape growers at risk of closing due to COVID-19 pandemic: surveyThe report says 83 per cent of wineries and grape growers have been negatively affected.EconomyOct 2, 2020
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Canadian women are ‘disillusioned and disengaged’ with COVID-19 political responsePolling shows Canadian women and mothers have little faith in the ability of political leaders to improve things for them, especially during COVID-19, says Mitra Thompson of Ipsos.CommentarySep 29, 2020
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No school bus service for Central Okanagan students in JuneMany bus drivers have been reassigned to help with cleaning duties in schools.EducationMay 29, 2020
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Coronavirus: KIJHL intends to apply for financial supportThe league has said it’s had massive financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.SportsApr 29, 2020
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Coronavirus: Support continues for those with intellectual disabilities in SaskatchewanThe COVID-19 pandemic has created more challenges for people living with intellectual disabilities, but supports are still available.CanadaApr 9, 2020
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To flush or not to flush: City of London trying to keep pipes clear amid COVID-19With the increase in the number of Londoners at home and a shortage of toilet paper, the City of London is reminding people about what can and can’t be flushed. Barry Orr, a sewage outreach and control inspector with the City of London, tells Global News that they only want to see human waste and...CanadaMar 25, 2020
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NHL bans business travel outside North America amid coronavirus outbreakAnd if an individual ends up in a location affected by COVID-19 on their own, the league is mandating a two-week quarantine before that person can return to work.CanadaMar 4, 2020
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Fisheries producers shifting gears to adjust to coronavirus impact on marketsThe owner of Labrador Gem Seafood had counted on attending Seafood Expo North America in Boston this month, but learned Tuesday the event is being postponed.EconomyMar 4, 2020
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