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Playgrounds could re-open soon: Medical health officer

Playgrounds could re-open soon: Medical health officer

Only five children and youth in B.C. have tested positive for COVID-19 so this could mean easing of some restrictions for kids in the near future.
High housing costs are harmful to public interest, says BC Supreme Court judge

High housing costs are harmful to public interest, says BC Supreme Court judge

Justice Janet Winteringham described the NDP government’s public interest argument for the speculation and vacancy tax as “concrete, tangible and compelling.”
Vancouver police report 30 per cent increase in robberies during pandemic

Vancouver police report 30 per cent increase in robberies during pandemic

Knives weapon of choice in heists
North Van district firefighters rescue kids’ COVID-era birthdays

North Van district firefighters rescue kids’ COVID-era birthdays

With COVID-19 and mandatory physical distancing, children’s birthday parties just aren’t what they used to be. But District of North Vancouver firefighters are coming to the rescue of kids and kids-at-heart stuck inside on their special day.
Don't blame the bats for COVID-19: B.C.'s bat people

Don't blame the bats for COVID-19: B.C.'s bat people

With bats still being linked to the outbreak of COVID-19 in China, a local program decided to use International Bat Appreciation Day to dispel “misinformation.
Quayside Voices keeps the a cappella going, quarantine style

Quayside Voices keeps the a cappella going, quarantine style

New Westminster’s favourite a cappella quintet is keeping the music going, quarantine style.
Richmond bus routes among TransLink's COVID-19 cuts

Richmond bus routes among TransLink's COVID-19 cuts

TransLink is temporarily laying off almost 1,500 employees to cope with the authority haemorrhaging $75 million a month due to plummeting ridership during the pandemic.
PNE on COVID-19's summer chopping block

PNE on COVID-19's summer chopping block

PNE on COVID-19 curtailing 2020 Fair: 'We’ve been down before, but we’ve never been out'
Richmond cannabis facility rolls out new product

Richmond cannabis facility rolls out new product

The first shipment of a Richmond-grown cannabis strain is now available to purchase through the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch’s website. Emerald Health Therapeutics, which operates a 20-acre facility near No.
Delivery model has changed, but access to care hasn’t

Delivery model has changed, but access to care hasn’t

The model and methods may have changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but getting access to health care in Delta is still as strong as ever.