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Cops for Cancer keeps tradition rolling in pandemic

Cops for Cancer keeps tradition rolling in pandemic

For years, peace officers have donated their time and lactic acid annually for Cops for Cancer, a long-distance bicycle tour and fundraiser. But, like everything else in 2020, plans were crimped by COVID-19.
Crisis Centre on hand 24-7 as COVID-19 takes a toll on our mental health

Crisis Centre on hand 24-7 as COVID-19 takes a toll on our mental health

With World Suicide Prevention Day coming up Sept. 10, the Crisis Centre of B.C. is reminding people that support is as close as a phone call - or a text
Coquitlam bear that swatted jogger defended by over 1,600 in petition

Coquitlam bear that swatted jogger defended by over 1,600 in petition

Man who took video of the incident wants bear saved, too
92% of transit riders now wearing masks: TransLink

92% of transit riders now wearing masks: TransLink

The checks were conducted last week at high volume transit hubs across the system. In total, about 31,000 were included in the checks.
Richmond woman, 61, died in head-on Massey Tunnel collision

Richmond woman, 61, died in head-on Massey Tunnel collision

A 61-year-old woman from Richmond has died after being involved in a head-on collision in the Massey Tunnel in the early hours of Wednesday. Police reported how, just after midnight on Sept.
Balancing safety and togetherness: the new normal at West Vancouver high schools

Balancing safety and togetherness: the new normal at West Vancouver high schools

The scheduling will take a bit of getting used to but the principal of Rockridge Secondary thinks the plan to welcome students back to school addresses sometimes conflicting priorities
Here’s what a week at West Vancouver high schools will look like

Here’s what a week at West Vancouver high schools will look like

Hybrid model sees Grade 10 to 12 students spending part of the week in school and part at home, with Grade 8 and 9 students studying at school for the entire week
Do-gooders, not dognappers grabbed Lucy from Burnaby yard: police

Do-gooders, not dognappers grabbed Lucy from Burnaby yard: police

Two men captured on security video chasing a Yorkshire terrier around a Burnaby yard and then taking off with her were not the dognappers they appeared to be, according to Burnaby RCMP.
B.C. issued 10 tickets during first week of enforcement of large gathering rules

B.C. issued 10 tickets during first week of enforcement of large gathering rules

"It's time to stop breaking the rules. It's time to do better."
25 Squamish Nation members have now tested positive for COVID-19

25 Squamish Nation members have now tested positive for COVID-19

Numbers up from 19 on Sunday