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District of Squamish lifts campfire ban

District of Squamish lifts campfire ban

The order was preceded by a few days of wetter and cooler weather prompts
Next year's Olympics will be cancelled if pandemic not over: Games chief

Next year's Olympics will be cancelled if pandemic not over: Games chief

The postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will have to be cancelled if the coronavirus pandemic isn't brought under control by next year, the organising committee's president said in comments published Tuesday.
Grain terminal warning lights get North Van residents blinking mad

Grain terminal warning lights get North Van residents blinking mad

The company behind the massive new grain terminal on the North Vancouver waterfront says it will continue making tweaks to its aircraft warning beacons after the first few days of operations left residents in the nearby Calverhall neighbourhood feeli
West Van robotics students turn to virtual worlds for engineering challenges

West Van robotics students turn to virtual worlds for engineering challenges

Inside a giant ship that’s just taken off from the planet’s surface, the pilot looks down on a mountain valley below. It’s dotted with small trees, and glacier-covered peaks loom in the distance.
New COVID-19 cases in B.C. decreasing

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. decreasing

Provincial health officer says easing of restrictions to be announced soon
VIDEO: Almost 2,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in B.C.

VIDEO: Almost 2,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in B.C.

Fifty new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in B.C. in the past 48 hours, says the provincial health officer, bringing the total to just under 2,000. Dr. Bonnie Henry said a total of 1,998 people have tested positive for COVID-19.
It’s OK to sit on a Vancouver sports field and walk around school grounds

It’s OK to sit on a Vancouver sports field and walk around school grounds

Unclear signage and sports field closures appear to be aimed only at discouraging gatherings, and not passive use by individual households
Treasure trove of stolen booty posted online by Coquitlam RCMP

Treasure trove of stolen booty posted online by Coquitlam RCMP

Police want to reunite rings, watches, necklaces, coins and other goods with their Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, New Westminster, West Vancouver and Calgary owners
Whistler Blackcomb owners offer credit towards next season for 2019/20 passholders

Whistler Blackcomb owners offer credit towards next season for 2019/20 passholders

COVID-19: Up to 80 per cent credit available, based on number of days pass was used
Canadian nature expert doubts we’re seeing more wildlife during pandemic

Canadian nature expert doubts we’re seeing more wildlife during pandemic

From dolphins appearing in Venetian canals to bears popping up in Machu Picchu, the global economic slowdown has led to human beings seeing wildlife in places like never before.