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B.C. health officials worried about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing

B.C. health officials worried about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing

B.C. health officials are concerned about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing measures as of Wednesday, which could result in passengers sitting directly beside each other.
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B.C. Ferries set to add more sailings for summer

B.C. Ferries set to add more sailings for summer

B.C. Ferries is continuing to ramp up its summer service, offering extra sailings starting on Thursday. These sailings come on top of additional sailings announced the previous week. Schedule details will be posted online at bcferries.com today.
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Surrey gets its police board with chief to follow, a year behind schedule

Surrey gets its police board with chief to follow, a year behind schedule

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth has appointed seven members to the City of Surrey’s new police board.
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Vancouver creator of racist video lives with person of colour in U.S. for two weeks

Vancouver creator of racist video lives with person of colour in U.S. for two weeks

B.C. Community Alliance demands educational program, protocols should be in place to deal with racist incidents at schools
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New West cop 'tackled' after report of 'cries for help'

New West cop 'tackled' after report of 'cries for help'

The New Westminster Police Department says one of its officers was “tackled” to the ground after officers responded to a call. On June 27, at approximately 12:30 a.m.
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Growing support for a four-day work week in Canada

Growing support for a four-day work week in Canada

Political leanings and pandemic affect how Canadians view working fewer hours
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Brazilian street vendor opening permanent New West restaurant

Brazilian street vendor opening permanent New West restaurant

A popular Metro Vancouver mobile food vendor is moving into permanent digs, and will open their doors this summer. Whatafood , known for their Brazilian street food, is setting up inside the New Westminster SkyTrain Station's Shops at New West .
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These New West grocery stores are now growing their own produce and herbs

These New West grocery stores are now growing their own produce and herbs

It's harvest time at a few small urban farms in Metro Vancouver, but these aren't the fields or green spaces you might be imagining.
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Identity theft ‘can ruin your reputation overnight,’ warns victim

Identity theft ‘can ruin your reputation overnight,’ warns victim

A victim of identity theft is stepping forward, hoping that her story may help others. “Frauds might be common in times of crisis as some people feel uncertain and are looking for easy answers.
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Eric Akis: Are you a Canadian foodie? Take this quiz and find out

Eric Akis: Are you a Canadian foodie? Take this quiz and find out

Canada Day will soon be here, the time of year I offer another edition of my annual Canadian food quiz. Give it a try, eh, and see how you do. You’ll find the answers here .
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