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B.C. COVID-19 infection rate among lowest on continent

B.C. COVID-19 infection rate among lowest on continent

A new serology survey that shows less than one per cent of the population was infected with COVID-19 in the first wave of the pandemic is a reason to celebrate the province’s gains, but not to become complacent, says the lead researcher. B.C.
More like a prison visit than a happy reunion, says Port Coquitlam wife

More like a prison visit than a happy reunion, says Port Coquitlam wife

Separated from each other for four months, one Port Coquitlam senior says 15 minutes, once a week is hardly enough for a husband struggling with dementia in a local seniors home.
Suspended Richmond RCMP officer charged with voyeurism, sexual assault in Ottawa

Suspended Richmond RCMP officer charged with voyeurism, sexual assault in Ottawa

A suspended Richmond RCMP officer has been charged with 34 counts of voyeurism and three counts of sexual assault involving six women known to him. Andrew Seangio was suspended in B.C.
B.C. commits to 50/50 funding-share with Ottawa on $600m needed for transit recovery

B.C. commits to 50/50 funding-share with Ottawa on $600m needed for transit recovery

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North Van not at fault for foul ball injury, court rules

North Van not at fault for foul ball injury, court rules

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has tossed out a lawsuit from a North Vancouver man left injured when he was struck by a foul ball at a Mount Seymour Little League game.
Richmond youth asked not to be 'rude' to city staff

Richmond youth asked not to be 'rude' to city staff

Richmond city staff tasked with reminding residents to keep to physical distancing rules have encountered groups of youth and young adults who aren’t complying and are often rude when staff remind them of the rules, according to the city.
Outdoor rec programs restart in North Van, West Van

Outdoor rec programs restart in North Van, West Van

Summer day camps, West Van gym bookings also available
Illicit-drug overdose deaths hit a new monthly high in B.C. in June, at 175

Illicit-drug overdose deaths hit a new monthly high in B.C. in June, at 175

B.C. has recorded its highest monthly death toll from drug overdoses for the second month in a row, with 175 illicit-drug-toxicity fatalities in June. The previous highs were 171 in May, and 161 in December 2016.
Shots fired in Burnaby hours after gang enforcement plan revealed

Shots fired in Burnaby hours after gang enforcement plan revealed

No injuries are being reported, but one home was hit on Carson Street just north of Riverway Park.
North Van firefighters respond to second mountain biking accident

North Van firefighters respond to second mountain biking accident

District of North Vancouver firefighters responded to their second serious mountain biking accident in a few short days Tuesday, this time on Mount Seymour’s Pangor Trail. Rescuers were called out about 11 a.m.