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Report on drowning says many overestimate swimming ability, engage in risky behaviour

Report on drowning says many overestimate swimming ability, engage in risky behaviour

As warm weather beckons and staycations kick into high gear this long weekend, officials are warning about potential drownings due to risky behaviour such as cliff jumping and swimmer inexperience on the province’s rivers and lakes. The B.C.
Fatherhood, a restaurant and a pandemic: the joys and struggles when life's a Feast

Fatherhood, a restaurant and a pandemic: the joys and struggles when life's a Feast

In February, Geoffroy Roulleau was celebrating the arrival of his newborn son. Two weeks later he had to close his West Vancouver restaurant. It's now re-open and he's embracing all the challenges of this "new normal"
Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory

Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory

Metro Vancouver has issued an air quality advisory for eastern Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley due to pollution.
UPDATE: No beer, no wine leads to fewer patrons at Harmony Eats

UPDATE: No beer, no wine leads to fewer patrons at Harmony Eats

Beachfront patio area at Millennium Park offers food from Feast, Truffle House and Savary Island Pie Company but no beer and wine — yet
ICBC & police warn drivers ahead of long weekend

ICBC & police warn drivers ahead of long weekend

This B.C. Day long weekend, our roads will be busy with some British Columbians choosing to travel throughout the province for a getaway and others visiting local parks and restaurants.
B.C. company provides rapid response COVID units around the world

B.C. company provides rapid response COVID units around the world

Weatherhaven has never been busier supplying isolation wards for pandemic response
Two North Van parks reopen as bear search halted

Two North Van parks reopen as bear search halted

Two North Vancouver parks that were closed after a bear bit a 10-year-old girl on the leg last week have reopened to the public with warnings to be cautious.
99-year-old North Vancouver home facing demolition

99-year-old North Vancouver home facing demolition

District puts temporary halt on plans to knock down heritage-registered Craftsman bungalow
28 new COVID-19 cases at Fraser Valley Packers puts outbreak total at 59

28 new COVID-19 cases at Fraser Valley Packers puts outbreak total at 59

Outbreak at the Abbotsford blueberry-packing plant has expanded with increased contact tracing
North Van's CapU to get $3M for new child care centre

North Van's CapU to get $3M for new child care centre

The province has announced capital funding of over $3.2 million to create over 100 new child care spaces in North Vancouver. The majority of the funding – $2.