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The B.C. government promised in September that relief was finally on the way for small- and medium-sized businesses struggling due to the pandemic. To date, just $10-million of the promised $345-million aid package has been delivered.
Businesses - especially in hospitality and tourism - have been begging for assistance since restrictions designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 began in the province last March. The money was approved by the legislature that month, but the program details were not announced until September. The criteria for applying were posted on Oct. 9, but the snap election derailed the rollout. By the time the dust settled and a new cabinet minister was appointed t
VANCOUVER The Vancouver School Board is increasing in-person class time for eighth graders, but other high school students will see no changes to how many hours they spend in the classroom. The VSB’s Well-Being Committee heard from a number of concerned parents during a virtual meeting Wednesday night. Many of the speakers said they are worried students are falling behind and that their mental health is suffering from a lack of social interaction. Lack of direction and too much screen time. My Grade 8 son who has just gone into high school is expected to self-direct and self-manage his own homework and his time. It is way too much to expect,” said Nancy Small, a parent of two high school students.