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Burnaby politicians' COVID-19 song on sale, proceeds go to food bank

Burnaby politicians' COVID-19 song on sale, proceeds go to food bank

A song performed by a pair of Burnaby politicians, billed as a community anthem during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now digitally available for sale, with proceeds going to the food bank. Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley and Coun. Joe Keithley – a.k.a. D.O.A.
Province relaxes rules on public hearings

Province relaxes rules on public hearings

The provincial government will now allow local governments the ability to hold public hearings electronically during the current provincial state of emergency.
Community association donates 450 COVID care packs to front-line workers

Community association donates 450 COVID care packs to front-line workers

Blueridge group gives goodies to Berkley Care Centre and Lions Gate Hospital
TransLink to start charging fares again June 1

TransLink to start charging fares again June 1

In a bid to stem the financial bleeding at TransLink during the pandemic, the transit authority will resume collecting fares on June 1.
Opinion: More stores need physical barriers before they re-open

Opinion: More stores need physical barriers before they re-open

As we enter the next phase of living in the COVID-19 pandemic, four new rules have emerged when it comes to governing human behaviour.
Port Moody sets virtual meeting standards following ‘F-bomb’ from councillor

Port Moody sets virtual meeting standards following ‘F-bomb’ from councillor

Standards include a professional regard for “appearance, language, visual connection and focus,” plus enabled video without virtual backgrounds
‘Hate has no place in B.C.,’ says B.C. minister during Asian Heritage Month

‘Hate has no place in B.C.,’ says B.C. minister during Asian Heritage Month

The month of May celebrates Asian heritage and hate or racism is not welcomed in the province, said Anne Kang, B.C.’s Minister of Citizens’ Services and responsible for Multiculturalism, on Sunday.
This is how to survive family time during lockdown: psychologist

This is how to survive family time during lockdown: psychologist

‘The best guideline I can offer is: facts not fear’
Glut of spring inventory set to spur bargains when stores reopen

Glut of spring inventory set to spur bargains when stores reopen

Be prepared for fashion retailers to slash prices and entice customers with bargains when they reopen, following months-long closures aimed at slowing the spread of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Hundreds of B.C. hairstylists, barbers sign petition to not be among first businesses to reopen

Hundreds of B.C. hairstylists, barbers sign petition to not be among first businesses to reopen

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says some sectors won't reopen until they're confident they can operate safely