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Steve Nash Fitness terminates workers as company copes with COVID-19

Steve Nash Fitness terminates workers as company copes with COVID-19

All SNFW Fitness B.C. Ltd. locations remain closed indefinitely
COVID-19: London Drugs steps up for Girl Guide cookies sales

COVID-19: London Drugs steps up for Girl Guide cookies sales

Looking for a Girl Guide cookie fix while you are at home in isolation? London Drugs has your answer. Upon learning of the challenges Girl Guides of Canada face with 800,000 boxes of cookies needing to be sold to support ongoing programs in B.C.
Child care on the radar for New West COVID-19 response

Child care on the radar for New West COVID-19 response

There may be no firm answers yet, but child-care challenges are very much on the radar for the City of New Westminster during the COVID-19 crisis.
Playland delays summer 2020 opening date due to COVID-19

Playland delays summer 2020 opening date due to COVID-19

Playland says it plans to open in early June
New West reaches out to vulnerable citizens in COVID-19 crisis

New West reaches out to vulnerable citizens in COVID-19 crisis

A special working group will help the city meet the needs of citizens who are homeless, in abusive relationships, facing mental health and substance misuse issues and more
New West mayor to citizens: We're here to protect you in the COVID-19 crisis

New West mayor to citizens: We're here to protect you in the COVID-19 crisis

Councillors hold a special meeting to talk about the city's pandemic response, detailing the plans that will guide the city in its efforts to protect residents, businesses and the city's budget
Mandatory quarantine kicks in at midnight for travellers returning to Canada

Mandatory quarantine kicks in at midnight for travellers returning to Canada

Travellers returning to Canada will be subject to a mandatory 14-day isolation, starting midnight tonight, to help curb the spread of COVID-19, the federal government announced this morning.
Here are some adorable puppies to brighten your day

Here are some adorable puppies to brighten your day

Delta-based BC & Alberta Guide Dogs had a tremendously cute #PuppyPawsitive post on social media yesterday. Source: Courtesy BC & Alberta Guide Dogs It included pictures of pups that are with a volunteer home in the community.
Here is how to get a partial refund on your March compass card

Here is how to get a partial refund on your March compass card

TransLink will offer partial refunds due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Federal government repackages EI support benefit for workers affected by novel coronavirus

Federal government repackages EI support benefit for workers affected by novel coronavirus

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit will provide workers with $2,000 a month for four months