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Dance crew shakes some booty for Lions Gate Hospital staff and patients (VIDEO)

Dance crew shakes some booty for Lions Gate Hospital staff and patients (VIDEO)

North Vancouver dancers show their support on International Dance Day
Risk of transmitting COVID-19 outdoors is 'negligible' says health officer

Risk of transmitting COVID-19 outdoors is 'negligible' says health officer

Outdoor enthusiasts hope for a re-opening of provincial parks soon
North Van traffic circle caretaker creates COVID-19 themed display

North Van traffic circle caretaker creates COVID-19 themed display

Dave Rawson is famous for sprucing up the roundabout at Moody Avenue and 16th Street
Burnaby mayor, councillor team up for COVID-19 anthem

Burnaby mayor, councillor team up for COVID-19 anthem

A Burnaby city councillor and punk icon has teamed up with the city’s mayor to put out a spirit-lifting anthem for the trying times of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re All in This Together was written by Joe Keithley – a.k.a.
West Van robotics students turn to virtual worlds for engineering challenges

West Van robotics students turn to virtual worlds for engineering challenges

Inside a giant ship that’s just taken off from the planet’s surface, the pilot looks down on a mountain valley below. It’s dotted with small trees, and glacier-covered peaks loom in the distance.
New COVID-19 cases in B.C. decreasing

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. decreasing

Provincial health officer says easing of restrictions to be announced soon
VIDEO: Almost 2,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in B.C.

VIDEO: Almost 2,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in B.C.

Fifty new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in B.C. in the past 48 hours, says the provincial health officer, bringing the total to just under 2,000. Dr. Bonnie Henry said a total of 1,998 people have tested positive for COVID-19.
Opinion: Governments taking extraordinary steps with 'new normal'

Opinion: Governments taking extraordinary steps with 'new normal'

As the “new normal” continues to reshape our society in so many ways, it is worth noting the pandemic is allowing governments at all levels to take actions previously considered almost unimaginable.
Whistler Blackcomb owners offer credit towards next season for 2019/20 passholders

Whistler Blackcomb owners offer credit towards next season for 2019/20 passholders

COVID-19: Up to 80 per cent credit available, based on number of days pass was used
Canadian nature expert doubts we’re seeing more wildlife during pandemic

Canadian nature expert doubts we’re seeing more wildlife during pandemic

From dolphins appearing in Venetian canals to bears popping up in Machu Picchu, the global economic slowdown has led to human beings seeing wildlife in places like never before.