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Optimism grows as North Shore businesses start to reopen

Optimism grows as North Shore businesses start to reopen

The streetscape remains quiet in Lower Lonsdale, but inside the salons and restaurants, things are looking up.
North Shore provincial parks reopening June 1

North Shore provincial parks reopening June 1

After months of closure thanks to COVID-19, the North Shore’s parks and playgrounds are set to reopen. The gates on the roads leading to Mount Seymour and Cypress provincial parks will be opened on June 1, the province has confirmed.
Children low risk to contract or spread COVID-19, says provincial health officer

Children low risk to contract or spread COVID-19, says provincial health officer

Studies point to low risks as B.C. classrooms get set to reopen
Surrey council’s turbulent air could be cleared by new ethics commissioner: Coun. Hundial

Surrey council’s turbulent air could be cleared by new ethics commissioner: Coun. Hundial

Hundial expressed concern over the possibility Mayor Doug McCallum and Coun. Allison Patton have a business relationship outside of city council
Struggling to help special-needs children while schools are closed

Struggling to help special-needs children while schools are closed

Many parents are struggling to work from home while serving as homeschool teachers to their kids during the COVID-19 pandemic, but disability advocates and parents of children with special needs say the challenges are even greater for that vulnerable
More than 313,000 have completed B.C.’s COVID-19 survey; deadline is May 31

More than 313,000 have completed B.C.’s COVID-19 survey; deadline is May 31

There’s a week left to tell the province your experiences and needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, more than 313,000 people have taken part, said provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
Active Langley Lodge outbreak marks record high COVID-19 death

Active Langley Lodge outbreak marks record high COVID-19 death

Nursing home is situated in Fraser Health Authority region, which is presently experiencing the most COVID-19 cases among the five B.C. health authorities
Why B.C. will have trouble putting the genie back in the beer bottle

Why B.C. will have trouble putting the genie back in the beer bottle

Hard for B.C., cities to rescind loosened restrictions following pandemic, experts say
Three face charges in protest outside Premier John Horgan’s home

Three face charges in protest outside Premier John Horgan’s home

Three people are scheduled to appear at the Western Communities courthouse July 15 in relation to alleged mischief and trespass at the home of Premier John Horgan on Feb. 18.
B.C. campsite booking website crashes soon after reservations opened today

B.C. campsite booking website crashes soon after reservations opened today

While BC Parks opened its camping reservations site Monday morning, few people have been actually able to book a site.