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Home schooling presents extra challenges for kids with learning disabilities

Home schooling presents extra challenges for kids with learning disabilities

Technology is empowering some kids to take control of their own learning, boosting their self-esteem
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Facebook to warn users if they’ve liked, commented on COVID-19 misinformation posts

Facebook to warn users if they’ve liked, commented on COVID-19 misinformation posts

Facebook will now be letting users know if they’ve liked, commented on or reacted to posts with harmful misinformation about COVID-19 that the company’s moderators have later removed.
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National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day

National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day

While many people may already be working from home in their pajamas, today is the day to enforce the relaxing attire at work– that is if your employer allows it.
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Vancouver mayor says city not going bankrupt, despite media reports

Vancouver mayor says city not going bankrupt, despite media reports

Kennedy Stewart reiterates plea to senior governments for emergency money
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You may be immune to COVID-19 and don’t know it

You may be immune to COVID-19 and don’t know it

How can we test for immunity, and where does Canada stand right now on those protocols?
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Surrey projecting a $42 million shortfall if COVID-19 restrictions ease in summer

Surrey projecting a $42 million shortfall if COVID-19 restrictions ease in summer

Mayor Doug McCallum claims city was preparing before WHO declared a pandemic on March 11
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Province extends hours for B.C. liquor stores

Province extends hours for B.C. liquor stores

The B.C. government has approved extended hours at retail liquor stores. Liquor retailers, such as wine stores or private liquor stores, are now allowed to temporarily operate between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
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New West losing $1 million a month in revenues amid crisis

New West losing $1 million a month in revenues amid crisis

The City of New Westminster is taking “significant” hits to its finances during the COVID-19 crisis.
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New walking and cycling patterns introduced on New West waterfront

New walking and cycling patterns introduced on New West waterfront

Cyclists have been rerouted off of the riverfront boardwalk in an attempt to improve social distancing. On the Easter long weekend, the city introduced changes aimed at helping the city better manage pedestrians and cyclists on the riverfront.
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Parks Canada suspends camping, activities, and events until at least May 31

Parks Canada suspends camping, activities, and events until at least May 31

Canadians hoping to head out in nature and enjoy an outdoor getaway will have to hold their plans a little longer, as Parks Canada says they are "calling on Canadians to stay home.
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