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Burnaby musician pens song to battle anti-Asian hate

Burnaby musician pens song to battle anti-Asian hate

A Burnaby musician has had enough with cases of anti-Asian hate seen across Metro Vancouver with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cartoonist Graham Harrop draws on front-line workers for inspiration

Cartoonist Graham Harrop draws on front-line workers for inspiration

New book from North Vancouver illustrator available as a free download May 10-14
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Brothers in ERs living extremes of pandemic — in Victoria, in New York

Brothers in ERs living extremes of pandemic — in Victoria, in New York

Omar Ahmad says he only has to talk to his brother to know what people living on Vancouver Island have been spared.
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Burnaby Winter Club opens with strict physical distancing rules

Burnaby Winter Club opens with strict physical distancing rules

As the City of Burnaby grapples with how and when to open its arenas , community centres and other indoor facilities, one private group has managed to open its doors – albeit with strict limitations.
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Restrictions on visitors to long-term care homes continue

Restrictions on visitors to long-term care homes continue

Restrictions on visitors to long-term care and acute-care hospitals will remain in place through Mother’s Day on Sunday.
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Ryan Reynolds tells Vancouver couple he may have to hire or kidnap them (VIDEO)

Ryan Reynolds tells Vancouver couple he may have to hire or kidnap them (VIDEO)

As big fans of beloved Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, making an advertisement for his gin company was a natural choice for a local couple - even if it was just for fun.
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Many Canada Post workers are ‘fearful’ about COVID-19, says Richmond letter carrier

Many Canada Post workers are ‘fearful’ about COVID-19, says Richmond letter carrier

She hadn’t realized she was clenching her jaw all day – due to COVID-19-related stress – until she recently cracked a tooth.
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Mother's Day parade planned for West Vancouver care home

Mother's Day parade planned for West Vancouver care home

Families of residents decorating cars for a drive-by celebration this Sunday
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Routine COVID-19 testing for pets not recommended: B.C. vets

Routine COVID-19 testing for pets not recommended: B.C. vets

A B.C.-based veterinary society is telling pet owners that having their animals tested for COVID-19 is not recommended or necessary.
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Youth baseball could be back this summer, B.C. health officer says

Youth baseball could be back this summer, B.C. health officer says

More announcements about the resumption of summer sports expected at press conference today
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