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Henry forecasts a more social summer

Henry forecasts a more social summer

Restrictions on social distancing may begin to ease this summer, but British Columbians still need to hold the course for the coming weeks, is the message from the provincial health officer.
Video shows man licking rail in New Westminster park

Video shows man licking rail in New Westminster park

A video posted to Facebook shows a man licking a rail in a New Westminster park. The video was posted by Kayla Miller, who said she shot footage of the man at Westminster Pier Park on Thursday.
Greater Vancouver Food Bank client list growing by dozens every day

Greater Vancouver Food Bank client list growing by dozens every day

A month into the pandemic, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank says the number of people in need of some help is growing by the day. “A lot of people have lost their jobs. A lot of people are scared and concerned. They have bills to pay.
TransLink warning of layoffs called 'reckless' and 'unnecessary'

TransLink warning of layoffs called 'reckless' and 'unnecessary'

The union that represents many transit workers is calling TransLink’s warnings about cuts to transit operator staffing levels “reckless” and an “irresponsible move that would do more harm than good during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most B.C. residents give themselves a high score for physical distancing, but rank others poorly

Most B.C. residents give themselves a high score for physical distancing, but rank others poorly

B.C. residents rate themselves very highly when it comes to their own social, or physical, distancing efforts, but think others are doing a poor job, according to a new survey.
Vancouver mayor to take 10 per cent pay cut during pandemic

Vancouver mayor to take 10 per cent pay cut during pandemic

Kennedy Stewart’s salary this year is $178,265, councillors’ base salaries at $88,250
New West firm to make 90,000 medical gowns to meet shortage

New West firm to make 90,000 medical gowns to meet shortage

A New Westminster manufacturing company is making reusable medical gowns for health-care workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Royal Columbian Hospital study will help in the global fight against COVID-19

Royal Columbian Hospital study will help in the global fight against COVID-19

A research team based out of Royal Columbian Hospital is leading a study that could change the way COVID-19 patients are treated around the globe. Dr.
Pandemic’s silver lining is all the innovations that will serve us in the future

Pandemic’s silver lining is all the innovations that will serve us in the future

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Food rescue offering grants for food security to small cities across Canada

Food rescue offering grants for food security to small cities across Canada

Second Harvest is offering $4.5 million in grants for food-focused organizations of all sizes needing a hand during the coronavirus struggle