Business
At least three years until ‘cataclysmic’ virus fallout recedes: Air Canada
Since mid-March, the country’s largest airline has slashed its flight schedule by more than 90 per cent
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Bank of Canada’s independence key to aiding post-COVID recovery, Wilkins says
The bank’s balance sheet has more than tripled from around $120 billion in early March
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B.C. extends temporary layoff rules for COVID-19 pandemic
Can be up to 16 weeks to match federal CERB program
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Air Canada reports $1.05B first-quarter loss due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic
The airline has reduced its second quarter capacity by 85 to 90 per cent
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Morneau names Tiff Macklem new Bank of Canada governor
The central bank has slashed its target overnight interest rate to 0.25 per cent
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B.C. opens applications for COVID-19 emergency worker benefit
Tax return, eligibility for federal CERB among requirements
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B.C.’s backroad bridges being built better, forest watchdog says
Investigation finds fewer unsafe culverts and crossings
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FortisBC invests in renewable natural gas made from wood waste
New project features a facility operated in Fruitvale, B.C., in service as early as summer 2021
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COVID-19: B.C. defers forest stumpage fees for three months
$80 million for industry struggling before pandemic
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Toronto stock market soars to near eight-week high on surging energy sector
Stock markets also rose in the U.S. even though its economy slipped into recession
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