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British Columbia has entered its longest period in a state of emergency
BY , May 27, 2020 11:33 PM - REPORT AN ERRORLAST UPDATED ON May 27, 2020 11:35 PM
File - British Columbia has entered its longest period in a state of emergency in its history. B.C. Government
File - British Columbia has entered its longest period in a state of emergency in its history. B.C. Government
British Columbia has entered its longest period in a state of emergency in its history.
Premier John Horgan says the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging the province's social and economic foundations but people in B.C. are perservering in what will likely be an extended emergency period.
B.C. first declared a public state of emergency on March 18 and today's extension will run until June 9, weeks longer than the emergency declaration during the devastating 2017 fire season.
In a wide-ranging news conference, the premier also says he is pleased Vancouver remains in the running as a potential hub city to complete the National Hockey League season, but stresses the province is not prepared to bend rules on the 14 day self-isolation required for players and team officials.
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