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'The demand for what we do skyrocketed’: child hunger issue worsened by pandemic, says B.C. charity

Backpack Buddies organization helps fill ‘weekend hunger gap’ throughout Lower Mainland and beyond

Jan 23, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

8 things to do in Vancouver this weekend

... Other than get excited about the first snowfall of the year.

Jan 23, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health has also declared an outbreak at a B.C. jail, where 20 individuals in custody have tested positive for the virus.

Jan 22, 2021 7:51 PM Read more >

B.C. records nine new COVID-19 deaths as pandemic slogs on

Province has fewest number of people under active health monitoring since early November

Jan 22, 2021 4:11 PM Read more >

'Do not make plans,' warns Henry in plea to stem Family Day travel

B.C.'s top doc says travel should remain essential, with a focus on staying local, until at least the summer

Jan 22, 2021 3:49 PM Read more >

B.C. woman's glowing review of jail appears on The Tonight Show Starring Fallon

"Keep in mind a Canadian jail is basically just a Courtyard Marriott," said Fallon.

Jan 22, 2021 1:03 PM Read more >

New Westminster wants to opt in to "tall wood" building construction

Provincial rollout of program is anticipated in late 2022

Jan 22, 2021 12:28 PM Read more >

'Clinically extremely vulnerable': Are you first in line to get vaccinated in B.C.?

Who does that include? It turns out to be a fairly comprehensive list. 

Jan 22, 2021 11:32 AM Read more >

B.C. unveils vaccination plan for general population

The latest rollout efforts come after vulnerable residents, at-risk workers were initially targeted for vaccination

Jan 22, 2021 10:37 AM Read more >

COVID-19 cases in New West remain high compared with other cities

New West had more cases than Richmond last week

Jan 22, 2021 10:04 AM Read more >