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Emergency support for vulnerable people continues
The B.C. government is extending the provincial temporary crisis supplement for people on income or disability assistance and low-income seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As…
Emergency supports extended for vulnerable people
The B.C. government announced today (July 6) it is extending federal employment insurance exemptions and the provincial temporary crisis supplement. These extensions will help ensure…
Layoff provisions for workers, employers extended
Following conversations with business and worker representatives, the Province of British Columbia announced June 25 it is extending the temporary layoffs provisions to a maximum…
Small business will put us on path to post-pandemic prosperity
Letter to the Editor Dear Business Owners, The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged residents and our business community in Kootenay-Columbia. I can assure you we are…
Government creates COVID-19 temporary layoff period
To ease financial hardship on businesses and to keep employees connected with their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the B.C. government has extended the temporary…
Online applications open for BCEBW
British Columbians whose ability to work has been affected because of the COVID-19 pandemic and are receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) can now…
Applications for BCEBW open May 1
Temporary relief is on the way for British Columbians whose ability to work has been affected by COVID-19, with applications for the $1,000 B.C. Emergency…
Applications open for temporary rental supplement
Renters who are experiencing a loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the province’s new temporary rental supplement. “This crisis is…
New emergency supports for the most vulnerable
To ensure B.C.’s most vulnerable – including people on income or disability assistance and low-income seniors – do not encounter additional barriers during the COVID-19…