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Clearing surgery backlog will take at least 17 months and cost millions, province says

Clearing surgery backlog will take at least 17 months and cost millions, province says

Tens of thousands of surgeries and screenings cancelled to make hospital beds available for the pandemic will start to be rescheduled mid-month, as the province kicks off a $250-million plan to clear the backlog.
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Many Canada Post workers are ‘fearful’ about COVID-19, says Richmond letter carrier

Many Canada Post workers are ‘fearful’ about COVID-19, says Richmond letter carrier

She hadn’t realized she was clenching her jaw all day – due to COVID-19-related stress – until she recently cracked a tooth.
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Restaurants worried about ability to re-open as COVID-19 restrictions ease

Restaurants worried about ability to re-open as COVID-19 restrictions ease

Restaurants Canada is calling on more government support for foodservice establishments as COVID-19 continues to serve restaurants serious financial challenges.
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Routine COVID-19 testing for pets not recommended: B.C. vets

Routine COVID-19 testing for pets not recommended: B.C. vets

A B.C.-based veterinary society is telling pet owners that having their animals tested for COVID-19 is not recommended or necessary.
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Restart plan: Hair, nail and waxing will feel a little different

Restart plan: Hair, nail and waxing will feel a little different

Personal-service establishments — including hair, nail and waxing salons and barbershops — will be able to open around mid-May if they have an approved plan detailing how they will safely operate.
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‘Substantial amount’ of drugs, 8 handguns seized in Richmond, Vancouver: VPD

‘Substantial amount’ of drugs, 8 handguns seized in Richmond, Vancouver: VPD

Amount seized shows there isn't a shortage of street drugs in B.C., say VPD
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No plans yet to reopen parks on North Shore

No plans yet to reopen parks on North Shore

Cypress, Seymour and many other popular provincial parks near Metro Vancouver are not on the list for reopening
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Big Burnaby grocery store now requiring customers wear masks

Big Burnaby grocery store now requiring customers wear masks

One of Burnaby’s biggest grocery stores is now requiring customers to wear masks while shopping as businesses continue to evolve during the pandemic.
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Vancouver mayor, council encouraged by Horgan’s restart plan for economy

Vancouver mayor, council encouraged by Horgan’s restart plan for economy

Coun. Pete Fry: ‘It’s a good cue to stay optimistic yet cautious and resolute’
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Excessive speeding has jumped in Burnaby during pandemic: police

Excessive speeding has jumped in Burnaby during pandemic: police

Two drivers caught going more than double the speed limit on Burnaby Mountain last weekend are part of an alarming uptick in excessive speeding police have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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