Vancouver Rundown Thursday September 28, 2023
Summary
Mask mandates are returning to all B.C. healthcare settings. Global News reports it’s obtained a memo that says requiring masks will be announced by the Health Ministry in a Thursday news conference. Masks will not be required for those who visit friends and loved-ones in their rooms in Long Term Care facilities. Healthcare workers will still be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID.
Other stories…
The B.C. government blames a record high billion dollar cost of fighting this year’s wildfires and lower natural gas prices for a shocking increase to this year’s projected deficit. That number now stands at $6.7 billion. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy is putting an upbeat spin on the quarterly report saying B.C.’s diverse economy and strong financial planning will help the province whether global challenges such as inflation and high interest rates.
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