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West Van moves forward on revised 'bare bones' budget

West Van moves forward on revised 'bare bones' budget

Budget includes tax increase of two per cent, cuts to staff and spending
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Province mulls Victoria’s call for hotels for the homeless

Province mulls Victoria’s call for hotels for the homeless

The B.C. government has yet to say whether it will heed calls by Victoria city council to requisition hotel and motel rooms for people without homes during the COVID-19 outbreak. Asked about the proposal Monday, provincial health officer Dr.
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UV light could kill COVID in PPE masks, North Shore company says

UV light could kill COVID in PPE masks, North Shore company says

A North Vancouver company is poised to become the first in Canada certified to sterilize personal protective equipment using ultraviolet light to kill COVID-19 and any other germs that pose a threat to front-line workers and patients.
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Playgrounds could re-open soon: Medical health officer

Playgrounds could re-open soon: Medical health officer

Only five children and youth in B.C. have tested positive for COVID-19 so this could mean easing of some restrictions for kids in the near future.
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More health care resources launched for remote communities

More health care resources launched for remote communities

Province supplying planes, helicopters, ambulances for communities without hospitals
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High housing costs are harmful to public interest, says BC Supreme Court judge

High housing costs are harmful to public interest, says BC Supreme Court judge

Justice Janet Winteringham described the NDP government’s public interest argument for the speculation and vacancy tax as “concrete, tangible and compelling.”
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Masks now encouraged for ferry passengers

Masks now encouraged for ferry passengers

Air travellers required to have masks when they board planes
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Vancouver police report 30 per cent increase in robberies during pandemic

Vancouver police report 30 per cent increase in robberies during pandemic

Knives weapon of choice in heists
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Nighttime SeaBus service to be scuttled after 8 p.m.

Nighttime SeaBus service to be scuttled after 8 p.m.

Several North Shore bus routes will also be suspended
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North Van district firefighters rescue kids’ COVID-era birthdays

North Van district firefighters rescue kids’ COVID-era birthdays

With COVID-19 and mandatory physical distancing, children’s birthday parties just aren’t what they used to be. But District of North Vancouver firefighters are coming to the rescue of kids and kids-at-heart stuck inside on their special day.
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