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Coronavirus: A message about taking a ferry

Coronavirus: A message about taking a ferry

If you’re heading to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, take note that you can’t stay in your vehicle while the ferry is travelling, despite the recommendation by health officials to keep your social distance during the coronavirus situation.
Large cruise ships banned from docking at Port of Vancouver until July

Large cruise ships banned from docking at Port of Vancouver until July

Poll shows 82 per cent of British Columbians support decision to delay cruise season
Richmond childcare fees among highest in province: study

Richmond childcare fees among highest in province: study

With fees as high as $1,200 per month on average, childcare costs in Richmond are among the highest in B.C.
Teachers, employer back at the negotiating table with mediator

Teachers, employer back at the negotiating table with mediator

Talks have been ongoing for more than a year for a new contract for teachers with no deal so far. But, because of a mediator-imposed media blackout, neither side is commenting publicly about the on-going negotiations. The B.C.
BC Hydro says customers can defer payments in wake of COVID-19

BC Hydro says customers can defer payments in wake of COVID-19

BC Hydro says customers can “defer” their bill payments in the wake of COVID-19 as power usage goes up with people staying home more often.
Coronavirus: Postpone, cancel all non-essential travel outside of Canada, says federal government

Coronavirus: Postpone, cancel all non-essential travel outside of Canada, says federal government

Cruise ships carrying over 500 people will not be able to stop in Canada until July 1
Drink This: Rhubarb Sour by Category 12

Drink This: Rhubarb Sour by Category 12

It’s getting pretty hard to turn on the news these days, what with the global pandemic, stock market crashes, political instability and the Vancouver Canucks’ playoff chances slipping away (again... provided the suspended NHL season even resumes).
Contract cancellation will not affect cleanliness: B.C. Ferries

Contract cancellation will not affect cleanliness: B.C. Ferries

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Despite COVID-19 concerns, Vancouver movie theatre still screening Contagion next week

Despite COVID-19 concerns, Vancouver movie theatre still screening Contagion next week

Rio Theatre says its many seats make it easy to practise ‘social distancing’
Vancouver Sun Run cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

Vancouver Sun Run cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

The 36 th annual Vancouver Sun Run has been sidelined.