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Construction delays could trigger liability for contractors

Construction delays could trigger liability for contractors

Few construction contracts include specific provisions for site shutdowns caused by a pandemic
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Canada's $74BN renovation industry suddenly in limbo

Canada's $74BN renovation industry suddenly in limbo

Fears of COVID-19 require deft work on hands-on projects but planning and consultation continues
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B.C. introduces $5BN COVID-19 economic response plan

B.C. introduces $5BN COVID-19 economic response plan

$2.2 billion will support businesses and B.C.'s economic recovery
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B.C. hotel industry sideswiped by virus outbreak

B.C. hotel industry sideswiped by virus outbreak

Hotel sector was posting highest revenue growth and had 1,000 new rooms underway when the new coronavirus hit
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Construction workers sound alarm on unsanitary job conditions

Construction workers sound alarm on unsanitary job conditions

Workers say social distancing, hand washing measures not implemented on some sites
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Most B.C. business leaders expect to cut at least 50% of staff: survey

Most B.C. business leaders expect to cut at least 50% of staff: survey

Nine in 10 B.C. businesses are currently impacted by the virus; one quarter of respondents expect their company to cut 100 per cent of employees
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No open houses for real estate listings; sick buyers must stay home

No open houses for real estate listings; sick buyers must stay home

Buying, selling and even building a home can continue during the COVID-19 pandemic – using reasonable practices, say industry groups
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Video: The impact of COVID-19 on business and employees

Video: The impact of COVID-19 on business and employees

B.C. business experts discuss the federal emergency financial aid package, massive business closures, innovative solutions and much more in this virtual panel event
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Langford's Western Speedway up for sale, but the race must go on

Langford's Western Speedway up for sale, but the race must go on

Mayor says it would have to be a “spectacularly better” plan for council to approve rezoning that would allow demolition of the speedway
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Province looking at impact of COVID-19 on renters and landlords

Province looking at impact of COVID-19 on renters and landlords

Vancouver West End MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert gathering info and feedback on rental issues
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