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Another night, another COVID-19 party ticket — at same Victoria home

Another night, another COVID-19 party ticket — at same Victoria home

Victoria police have handed out tickets to partiers breaching provincial health orders two nights in a row — both times at the same residence.
Lottery winners to celebrate down the wedding aisle

Lottery winners to celebrate down the wedding aisle

A Surrey couple is looking forward to their wedding after winning $500,000 from the Daily Grand on Aug. 20. Robert Jolliffe and Mandeep Gill were at a grocery store for a milk run when they decided to scan their ticket.
Someone abandoned these chicks in New Westminster

Someone abandoned these chicks in New Westminster

“Please, do not abandon pets.” That’s the message from New Westminster Animal Services, which posted on its Facebook page about two chicks that were abandoned in Queen’s Park on Aug. 21.
B.C. sets a record for cannabis sales during pandemic

B.C. sets a record for cannabis sales during pandemic

British Columbians have never bought so much legal weed.
Opinion: Let’s put out the New West ‘welcome’ mat for supportive housing residents

Opinion: Let’s put out the New West ‘welcome’ mat for supportive housing residents

When someone new moves into a neighbourhood, the common thing to do is to welcome them with open arms. That, of course, does not include hugging right now, but the sentiment shouldn’t change.
ICBC expands Burnaby, New West and Coquitlam test sites

ICBC expands Burnaby, New West and Coquitlam test sites

ICBC is adding up to 100 temporary driver examiners and expanding to 10 additional locations to help decrease the wait times to take a road test.
Party during pandemic 'not worth someone's life,' Farnworth says as new fines unveiled

Party during pandemic 'not worth someone's life,' Farnworth says as new fines unveiled

Throwing a party could cost you a $2,000 fine under B.C.’s new COVID-19 enforcement rules. Effective immediately, property owners and organizers who contravene the provincial health officer’s order on gatherings and events can be issued tickets.
Beat the COVID-19 'infodemic' & connect directly with our reporters here

Beat the COVID-19 'infodemic' & connect directly with our reporters here

Through Glacier Media's new text-messaging service, we bring you the most important COVID-19 news of the day in bite-sized updates. And the best part? You can directly ask our reporters your questions and help guide our coverage.
Police reminding Canucks fans to stay out of the COVID-19 penalty box

Police reminding Canucks fans to stay out of the COVID-19 penalty box

As the Vancouver Canucks continue their quest for the Stanley Cup, Surrey RCMP and Delta Police Department are reminding fans to celebrate safely.
More Metro Vancouver restaurants announce COVID-positive employees, close for deep cleaning

More Metro Vancouver restaurants announce COVID-positive employees, close for deep cleaning

More Metro Vancouver restaurants have announced temporary closures due to employees testing positive for COVID-19.