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UPDATED: Dix announces free parking at B.C. hospitals

UPDATED: Dix announces free parking at B.C. hospitals

If you’re a health care worker, a patient or a visitor to a B.C. hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s some financial relief in sight.
B.C. supermarkets don't need to follow 50-person COVID-19 rule

B.C. supermarkets don't need to follow 50-person COVID-19 rule

The maximum 50-person rule in B.C. for a business during the COVID-19 pandemic will not apply to retail food and grocery stores – as long as physical distancing can be maintained.

Some criminals may get out of B.C. jails early due to COVID-19

BC Corrections says it is assessing some non-violent offenders for possible early release as it deals with the global pandemic
CCTV cameras coming to Richmond intersections

CCTV cameras coming to Richmond intersections

The privacy commissioner set restrictions around what information can be captured of drivers and their cars
Chor Leoni keeps choral music alive during COVID-19

Chor Leoni keeps choral music alive during COVID-19

Faced with the new reality of no in-person rehearsals or concerts, the men's choir is starting up a livestream to connect audiences with choral music during the pandemic
Richmondites volunteered to help produce medical supplies for front line workers

Richmondites volunteered to help produce medical supplies for front line workers

A group of Richmondites are banding together to protect frontline workers in the battle against the coronavirus (COVID-19) and sending a message of support.
ER doc says it's 'scary' sending home people with symptoms

ER doc says it's 'scary' sending home people with symptoms

Dr. Sean Wormsbecker of Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster and Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody said hospitals are sending home symptomatic patients without testing them, he's concerned people won't follow quarantine direction
Happy adoption day Shaq!

Happy adoption day Shaq!

Delta Community Animal Shelter had some good news to share last weekend on Facebook. Shaq had his adoption day on Saturday and offically left the building.
24,000 Canadian troops ready to deploy during COVID-19 crisis

24,000 Canadian troops ready to deploy during COVID-19 crisis

The Canadian armed forces are ready to deploy if needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vancouver London Drugs cleared to re-open after employee COVID-19 diagnosis

Vancouver London Drugs cleared to re-open after employee COVID-19 diagnosis

Under guidance from Vancouver Coastal Health, the busy location received a "deep clean and sanitation"