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New West has closed the boardwalk to cyclists

New West has closed the boardwalk to cyclists

Life on the boardwalk is changing in New Westminster. The city announced it is banning cyclists from riding on the boardwalk, beginning on today.
Newborns behind glass as COVID-19 forces isolation

Newborns behind glass as COVID-19 forces isolation

Visits with baby Henry must be conducted on the front porch as family stays in quarantine as part of province-wide measures to stop the spread of the deadly virus
Pandemic sparks flurry of calls from jail for bail

Pandemic sparks flurry of calls from jail for bail

In the past month, Victoria criminal lawyer Mike Munro has been besieged by calls from clients at the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre who want to get bail as quickly as possible. “They’re worried,” Munro said.
Lawrie McFarlane: A treatment for viral diseases that might work, but research has stumbled

Lawrie McFarlane: A treatment for viral diseases that might work, but research has stumbled

As researchers scramble to create a vaccine for COVID-19, it appears a public-health failure may have come to light. There is a potential treatment for viral diseases like COVID-19. It’s called convalescent therapy.
OPINION: Best way to stop spread of COVID-19 is to act like you have it

OPINION: Best way to stop spread of COVID-19 is to act like you have it

There’s a joke I tell my American friends to give them a better understanding of Canadians: How do you get 100 Canadians out of a pool? Ask them. For the most part, we are a polite bunch, and do what we are told.
Protective gear shortage a 'crisis' for B.C. seniors' care providers: SafeCare BC

Protective gear shortage a 'crisis' for B.C. seniors' care providers: SafeCare BC

A non-profit organization says the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in B.C.’s long-term care homes, assisted living, and home and community care is a “crisis.
74-year-old COVID-19 survivor has advice — and blood — to give

74-year-old COVID-19 survivor has advice — and blood — to give

Port Moody grandma says she was on oxygen at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody but has since recovered from coronavirus
Letters: Fraser Voices urges nixing port expansion

Letters: Fraser Voices urges nixing port expansion

Dear Editor, On Mar.
B.C. just launched a $300 to $500 rent supplement — here’s how you apply

B.C. just launched a $300 to $500 rent supplement — here’s how you apply

The program, announced last week and launching Thursday, April 9, offers subsidies to help pay your rent
On the mend from COVID-19, couple longing for hugs, return to normalcy

On the mend from COVID-19, couple longing for hugs, return to normalcy

Sylvia Olsen is looking forward to the time when the coronavirus crisis is over and it's once again safe to hug her grandchildren.