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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
This Burnaby nurse has COVID-19. She’s still giving back

This Burnaby nurse has COVID-19. She’s still giving back

The phone conversation with Amy is short. It has to be. She has COVID-19 and conversations more than a few minutes long leave her struggling to breathe. Even showering and brushing her teeth wears her out.
Richmond dance enthusiasts invited to online ballet barre

Richmond dance enthusiasts invited to online ballet barre

Dancers and dance lovers of all ages and abilities are invited to celebrate International Dance Day by taking part in Richmond’s online Grand Plié next Wednesday.