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North Shore to get dozens more doctors and nurses

North Shore to get dozens more doctors and nurses

Health minister announces $11.5 million in annual funding for new 'primary care network'
Public warned of potential COVID-19 exposure at Lions Bay Beach Park

Public warned of potential COVID-19 exposure at Lions Bay Beach Park

Health officials are warning the public of a possible COVID-19 exposure in a public park for the first time.
North Shore homeless numbers climbing, survey finds

North Shore homeless numbers climbing, survey finds

The number of people experiencing homelessness on the North Shore has gone up by 21 per cent, according to the latest Metro Vancouver Homeless Count. But workers on the frontlines say there is a more complex story beneath the surface.
Face masks to be mandatory on transit, says TransLink

Face masks to be mandatory on transit, says TransLink

New measure kicks in Aug. 24
TransLink is making face masks mandatory on board all transit vehicles

TransLink is making face masks mandatory on board all transit vehicles

With this in mind, customers who are unable to wear face coverings due to an underlying medical condition or disability will be exempt from this policy and won’t be asked to wear a mask or face covering.
Re-storying Canada's history with sly humour and jaw-dropping art

Re-storying Canada's history with sly humour and jaw-dropping art

Kent Monkman's exhibit at the Museum of Anthropology turns cultural appropriation on its head as he gives voice to the Indigenous narrative that's been missing from our stories
CRA beefs up measures to fight fraud, scams

CRA beefs up measures to fight fraud, scams

The Canada Revenue Agency says it is stepping up efforts to combat fraud and keep pace with constantly evolving scams, including those that take advantage of new relief programs offered by the federal government during the pandemic.
Bad news for bears in recent North Shore conflicts

Bad news for bears in recent North Shore conflicts

A recent rash of human/bear conflicts on the North Shore have turned out to be bad news for the bears. Conservation officers and wildlife advocates have pointed to several recent incidents that didn’t end well for the bruins.
3 screening officers at YVR test positive for COVID-19

3 screening officers at YVR test positive for COVID-19

Three screening officers at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) have tested positive for COVID-19.
Provincial health officer standing firm on B.C.'s back-to-school plan

Provincial health officer standing firm on B.C.'s back-to-school plan

B.C.’s medical health officer says she understands why parents may be nervous about sending their children back to school in the fall. But Dr.