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1.5 million Canadians have moved back in with their parents

1.5 million Canadians have moved back in with their parents

At least 1.5 million Canadians have moved back in with their parents, according to a national survey by Finder.com.
Translation services not enough to meet health needs of immigrants: researcher

Translation services not enough to meet health needs of immigrants: researcher

Healthcare providers need to “do more” to better serve diverse immigrant communities, according to a researcher at Trinity Western University (TWU), Richmond campus.
Queen’s Meat and Deli proposing heritage project in New West

Queen’s Meat and Deli proposing heritage project in New West

Changes are being contemplated for a heritage building that’s home to a longtime meat market in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood.
B.C. introduces free day-use passes for six provincial parks

B.C. introduces free day-use passes for six provincial parks

The B.C. government has kicked off a new, free day-use pass pilot program for six of the province’s most popular parks. Given that very few people are able to travel out of the province or country during the summer due to the pandemic, B.C.
Arcade to open in New West industrial area – temporarily

Arcade to open in New West industrial area – temporarily

Council in brief
B.C. government quadruples 'dooring' fine to improve cyclists' safety

B.C. government quadruples 'dooring' fine to improve cyclists' safety

The provincial government is quadrupling the fine for “dooring” in an effort to reduce cyclist collisions. As of Sept. 1, anyone opening the door of a parked car when it’s not reasonably safe to do so – known as “dooring” – will face a fine of $368.
Fraser Health launches COVID-19 portal to warn public of exposures

Fraser Health launches COVID-19 portal to warn public of exposures

It could be the airport or it could be a restaurant, but don't expect a comprehensive list; only cases where contact tracers can't get a hold of everyone potentially exposed will they flag the location and time.
Premier calls for ‘common sense’ after seeing video of large gatherings

Premier calls for ‘common sense’ after seeing video of large gatherings

“C’mon — you’re better than that.” That’s how B.C. Premier John Horgan opened his weekly press briefing on Thursday.
Students won’t be required to wear a mask when school resumes in September: Henry

Students won’t be required to wear a mask when school resumes in September: Henry

Students in B.C. won’t be required to wear a face mask when school resumes in the fall, according to Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
New West police warn about home burglaries in West End

New West police warn about home burglaries in West End

Police are warning West End residents to be cautious after a number of break-and-enters in the neighbourhood.