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More than one-third of British Columbians want tighter restrictions: poll

More than one-third of British Columbians want tighter restrictions: poll

A recent Angus Reid Institute poll found 38% of B.C. residents feel that restrictions “don’t go far enough.” while another 48% say the restrictions have been “about right.”
Pandemic motivating more parents to get their kids the flu shot, UBC study finds

Pandemic motivating more parents to get their kids the flu shot, UBC study finds

VANCOUVER — A new study from the University of British Columbia suggests the COVID-19 pandemic may be motivating more parents to get their children a seasonal flu vaccine.
Businesses looking to extend temporary layoffs must apply by Aug. 25

Businesses looking to extend temporary layoffs must apply by Aug. 25

The deadline for employers to extend their temporary layoffs beyond Aug. 30 is looming.
Richmond couple charged with trespassing on Donald Trump resort

Richmond couple charged with trespassing on Donald Trump resort

A Richmond couple is facing trespassing and resisting arrest charges in Florida after driving onto President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property.
B.C. care groups fear they will run out of COVID PPEs

B.C. care groups fear they will run out of COVID PPEs

A recent SafeCare BC survey of continuing care organizations shows that while the current supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) has improved from the critical shortages experienced in the spring, 82% report concern about their ability to main
What if you and the ex disagree about sending the kids back to school?

What if you and the ex disagree about sending the kids back to school?

Senior family lawyer answers that question and others about co-parenting and COVID-19
Someone stole a New West child's mobility aid

Someone stole a New West child's mobility aid

The New Westminster Police Department is looking for help to recover a local child’s mobility aid that was stolen. Police tweeted out photos of the mobility aid on Wednesday, asking for tips. The tweet included photos of the device.
‘It was crazy’: Squamish SAR manager

‘It was crazy’: Squamish SAR manager

10 calls in two days, with a total of 13 since Aug. 5
BC SPCA partners with Crime Stoppers on animal cruelty

BC SPCA partners with Crime Stoppers on animal cruelty

People can now report animal cruelty like any other crime to Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers. Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers and BC SPCA are partnering together to help animals who have been neglected.
Signs of climate change in ocean depths off Vancouver Island

Signs of climate change in ocean depths off Vancouver Island

It’s been one discovery after another for Canadian scientists exploring the ocean depths a few hundred kilometres off the coast of Vancouver Island.