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Advance polling locations open Thursday across B.C. ahead of Oct. 24 election

Advance polling locations open Thursday across B.C. ahead of Oct. 24 election

Along with physical distancing, polling locations will have capacity limits and protective barriers at each voting station.
Final vote count could be delayed by significant increase in mail-in ballots

Final vote count could be delayed by significant increase in mail-in ballots

Final results in B.C.’s provincial election could be delayed even beyond the anticipated two weeks as the demand for mail-in ballots ­continues to climb. Elections B.C.
Sexist comments about North Van NDP candidate Bowinn Ma spark outrage online

Sexist comments about North Van NDP candidate Bowinn Ma spark outrage online

Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson and North Van Seymour candidate Jane Thornthwaite both issue apologies
B.C.'s top doctor asks sports parents to stay away to prevent COVID spread

B.C.'s top doctor asks sports parents to stay away to prevent COVID spread

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says a recent increase in COVID-19 cases is linked in some parts of the province to community sports like hockey and soccer, so parents should stay away from games for now. Dr.
West Vancouver sports club ordered closed following COVID-19 exposures

West Vancouver sports club ordered closed following COVID-19 exposures

Hollyburn Country Club shut to members on Saturday
Great Bear Scallops winners of B.C. Sustainability Award

Great Bear Scallops winners of B.C. Sustainability Award

“The pristine waters where they’re farmed produce this amazing merroir [site-specific flavour profile absorbed from the marine environment] in these super clean and cool waters."
North Vancouver crews rescue seven from rising Capilano River

North Vancouver crews rescue seven from rising Capilano River

District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services members were back on the Capilano River Saturday to rescue seven anglers who became trapped on a sandbar as water levels rose around them. Around 9 a.m.
What disability advocates want and where the parties stand

What disability advocates want and where the parties stand

$300-a-month supplement was a lifesaver for many of the one in four B.C. residents who have a disability. NDP, Liberals and Greens are asked if it will be extended after the pandemic
‘It felt like someone was punching me in the chest and trying to rip my heart out’

‘It felt like someone was punching me in the chest and trying to rip my heart out’

Racism in healthcare system, and cultural resiliency, can lead to Indigenous people not getting or asking for the help they need, says stricken pastor as cases in DTES begin to rise
Tofino residents react against possible beach fire ban

Tofino residents react against possible beach fire ban

Local residents and First Nations say beach fires are part of the culture but there are concerns about foraging and not fully extinguishing the fires