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Vancouver Aquarium raises a whopping $624,427 in just over a week

Vancouver Aquarium raises a whopping $624,427 in just over a week

Gustavsson adds that each donation demonstrates the value of the Vancouver Aquarium to the public to all levels of government.
Consolidation of Richmond schools put on hold

Consolidation of Richmond schools put on hold

The Richmond School District is putting any plans to start the process of consolidating schools – which can lead to school closures - on hold in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
BC Hydro warns of increase in scams due to COVID-19 pandemic

BC Hydro warns of increase in scams due to COVID-19 pandemic

BC Hydro says it has seen a 350 per cent increase in reported scams this month, when compared to March.
COVID-19: Union launches legal challenge against TransLink layoffs

COVID-19: Union launches legal challenge against TransLink layoffs

The union representing Metro Vancouver transit workers says it’s launching a legal challenge against recent TransLink layoffs.
After nine-month absence, barn owl returns to Earthwise barn to lay eggs

After nine-month absence, barn owl returns to Earthwise barn to lay eggs

The Earthwise barn owl laid her first egg of the season on Easter Sunday. For the last five years, Earthwise volunteers and staff have been closely monitoring a breeding pair of barn owls at the Earthwise Garden.
Maker of 3M face masks files lawsuit in Canada over deceptive sales, gouging

Maker of 3M face masks files lawsuit in Canada over deceptive sales, gouging

One of the biggest manufacturers of face masks in the world – 3M- has filed a series of legal actions and is working with law enforcement around the world to fight fraud, price gouging and counterfeiting The American company said it was taking action
Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Peanut butter and jam make for a great sandwich pairing, but they’re also key ingredients in some novel research — a sniff test to identify otherwise asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers.
VPD officer cleared in pushing North Van woman

VPD officer cleared in pushing North Van woman

A Vancouver Police Department officer has been cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation into him pushing a North Vancouver woman to the ground during a protest.
Pet adoption interest rises during COVID-19

Pet adoption interest rises during COVID-19

Staying at home, alone or not, has many people looking into adopting a pet right now. Earlier this month, the BC SPCA saw interest in adoption increase throughout the province after it held a half-price adoption event at their facilities.
Addiction rehabs, detoxes functioning under lockdown

Addiction rehabs, detoxes functioning under lockdown

Clients connecting with family, friends, doctors via videoconferencing