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UPDATED: Stawamus Chief, Murrin Park and Brandywine Falls are opening today

UPDATED: Stawamus Chief, Murrin Park and Brandywine Falls are opening today

The two Squamish parks will open for first time since COVID-19 closures
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Allergies or COVID-19? How to tell the difference

Allergies or COVID-19? How to tell the difference

COVID-19 is complicating the arrival of seasonal allergies, says a Burnaby-based pharmacy company, as some allergy symptoms overlap with symptoms of COVID-19.
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Uber announces new safety protocols during COVID-19

Uber announces new safety protocols during COVID-19

Uber is implementing new safety protocols for drivers and riders who still depend on ridesharing for essential trips. Starting May 18, all Uber drivers and riders are required to wear a face mask or a face covering during their trips.
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Avoid non-essential travel this May long weekend: Whistler doctors

Avoid non-essential travel this May long weekend: Whistler doctors

Whistler parks, Whistler Blackcomb still closed
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Squamish council proposes climate emergency conditions be imposed on Woodfibre

Squamish council proposes climate emergency conditions be imposed on Woodfibre

Councillors were divided in a 4-3 vote that will be re-debated
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Don’t expect everything to go ‘back to normal’ next week, premier says

Don’t expect everything to go ‘back to normal’ next week, premier says

A provincial state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks, and is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, B.C. Premier John Horgan said Wednesday.
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North Vancouver MLA speaks out against racism in response to Bryan Adams

North Vancouver MLA speaks out against racism in response to Bryan Adams

Messages like the one posted by the North Vancouver rocker can lead to violence, warns Bowinn Ma
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Canada Line construction damages suit returns for new trial

Canada Line construction damages suit returns for new trial

Business awarded $181,400 in 2018 B.C. Supreme Court guidance decision
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Dating advice from British Columbia's health officer: take it slowly

Dating advice from British Columbia's health officer: take it slowly

From picnics in the park to online hookups, the province’s medical health officer had some dating advice for singletons this week worthy of your mom: proceed with caution.
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Health officer urges residents to take B.C.'s COVID-19 survey

Health officer urges residents to take B.C.'s COVID-19 survey

Responses will help guide province's response to pandemic in months to come
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