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Addiction rehabs, detoxes functioning under lockdown

Addiction rehabs, detoxes functioning under lockdown

Clients connecting with family, friends, doctors via videoconferencing
Bowen's food bank hasn't seen the spike in demand other communities have seen

Bowen's food bank hasn't seen the spike in demand other communities have seen

Use, however, may not be representative of need
UPDATE: Coquitlam chicken plant locked down by Fraser Health

UPDATE: Coquitlam chicken plant locked down by Fraser Health

One worker told the Tri-City News the entire workforce was being tested for COVID-19
Bouquets of tulips say thanks to workers at North Van care homes

Bouquets of tulips say thanks to workers at North Van care homes

Nothing says spring like tulips. This week, bouquets of the spring flowers also said thanks to front-line healthcare workers at some of North Vancouver’s hard hit long-term care homes.
Evacuation alert for Upper Squamish Valley fire lifted

Evacuation alert for Upper Squamish Valley fire lifted

As crews continue to gain the upper hand, no more properties are under evacuation alert for this blaze

Man learns he won $16M lottery jackpot while in the bathroom

Tibor Tusnady is British Columbia’s newest millionaire after buying a lotto ticket in Surrey last week, the BCLC announced in its first-ever virtual winner celebration.
Squamish rallies for fire victims

Squamish rallies for fire victims

Some families have lost just about everything in the blaze, which consumed several homes
Les Leyne: Reopen parks, the sooner the better

Les Leyne: Reopen parks, the sooner the better

Going to the park these days isn’t just a discretionary decision. For many people, particularly young families, it’s an urgent requirement, verging on a mental-health necessity.
Premier resists limiting trips to Vancouver Island on May long weekend

Premier resists limiting trips to Vancouver Island on May long weekend

Premier John Horgan says he will consider a request by mayors to restrict ferry travel to Vancouver Island on the May long weekend, but he hopes such measures won’t be necessary by then.
West Van taxicab owner granted ride-hailing licence

West Van taxicab owner granted ride-hailing licence

A company set up by a West Vancouver taxicab owner has been granted a licence to operate a ride-hailing business by B.C.’s Passenger Transportation Board.