COVID-19 Economy
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Canadian economy posts worst showing on record in 2020The Canadian economy posted its worst showing on record in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country shutting down businesses and putting people out of work.Economy39 mins
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P.E.I. lozenge plant lays off 30 workers over ‘almost non-existent’ cold and cough seasonIsland Abbey Foods says sales of its Honibe cough and cold lozenges have declined in the first two quarters of 2021.EconomyJan 22
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Coronavirus: Research indicates women in the workforce hit hard by COVID-19“When we lose women as role models in jobs that are high quality, high paying and highly visible, we lose a generation of people who can take those jobs."HealthJan 18
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‘Perfect timing’: Okanagan restaurants welcome cap on food delivery feesAn emergency order has been created to place a temporary cap on fees charged to restaurants from food delivery companies to 15 per cent.EconomyDec 23, 2020
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Disappointment, shock from B.C. Interior politicians as Air Canada cuts service to PentictonOn Tuesday, the airline announced it will suspend the Penticton-Vancouver route indefinitely, as of Jan. 11, due to pandemic-related challenges.Dec 10, 2020
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Bill Kelly: COVID-19 spending is frightening, but necessaryThe costs of battling this pandemic are enormous, but the cost of not doing enough is worse, Bill Kelly says.CommentaryDec 1, 2020
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Calgary-based Imperial Oil to lay off 200 workers following cost-cutting analysisCalgary-based Imperial Oil Ltd. confirms it has also reduced the number of contractors it employs by about 450 since the start of the year.EconomyNov 25, 2020
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Business Cares Food Drive sees early $48K donation from London Chamber of CommerceAccording to Food Banks Canada, a $2.60 donation equals one pound of food, meaning the donation from the chamber of commerce equals about 18,600 pounds.Oct 22, 2020
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Calgary’s famous Ranchman’s country bar up for lease; iconic rafter saddles seized by bankRanchman's Cookhouse and Dancehall in Calgary, a country bar known for its rafter saddles and mechanical bull, is up for lease.EconomySep 20, 2020
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U.S. budget deficit set to hit record $3.3 trillion due to coronavirus measuresThe figure released Wednesday is more than triple the 2019 shortfall and more than double the levels experienced after the market meltdown and Great Recession of 2008-09.WorldSep 2, 2020
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