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Reach creating awareness on National Child and Youth Mental Health Day

Reach creating awareness on National Child and Youth Mental Health Day

National Child and Youth Mental Health Day May 7 is intended to create awareness and acknowledgement of the thousands of children, youth, and families needing mental health support and care across Canada.
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Routine COVID-19 testing for pets not recommended: B.C. vets

Routine COVID-19 testing for pets not recommended: B.C. vets

A B.C.-based veterinary society is telling pet owners that having their animals tested for COVID-19 is not recommended or necessary.
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Observe World Password Day with these tips

Observe World Password Day with these tips

Electronic security is equally as important as washing our hands during COVID-19. While many online scams have appeared lately, having a strong password to protect personal information is a must.
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‘Substantial amount’ of drugs, 8 handguns seized in Richmond, Vancouver: VPD

‘Substantial amount’ of drugs, 8 handguns seized in Richmond, Vancouver: VPD

Amount seized shows there isn't a shortage of street drugs in B.C., say VPD
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Vancouver mayor, council encouraged by Horgan’s restart plan for economy

Vancouver mayor, council encouraged by Horgan’s restart plan for economy

Coun. Pete Fry: ‘It’s a good cue to stay optimistic yet cautious and resolute’
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Richmond real estate listings, sales decline due to COVID-19

Richmond real estate listings, sales decline due to COVID-19

Real estate sales in Richmond – as with much of the Lower Mainland – dropped sharply in April due to COVID-19, according to the latest monthly report from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV). The drop follows on the heels of B.C.
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B.C. death toll from COVID-19 hits 124, as three more seniors die

B.C. death toll from COVID-19 hits 124, as three more seniors die

Seniors’ care homes and living facilities combine to be the biggest hot-spot for the pandemic
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Vancouver council moves to lower carbon pollution in new home construction

Vancouver council moves to lower carbon pollution in new home construction

New rules apply to low-rise homes no more than three storeys tall
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Youth baseball could be back this summer, B.C. health officer says

Youth baseball could be back this summer, B.C. health officer says

More announcements about the resumption of summer sports expected at press conference today
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Burnaby brewery decontaminating masks for front-line workers

Burnaby brewery decontaminating masks for front-line workers

A Burnaby brewery has repurposed new brewery equipment to decontaminate N95 masks. Steamworks Brewery took delivery of its steam-driven chamber pasteurizer days before the onset of the COVID-19 crisis.
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