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Campfires banned in Squamish, effective immediately

Campfires banned in Squamish, effective immediately

No more campfires for us, Squamish The District has announced that effective immediately (April 17), and until further notice, all campfires within Squamish are prohibited, even if under 50 centimetres in diameter, and even if a current permit exists
Love in a time of COVID-19

Love in a time of COVID-19

Social distancing wedding held in Squamish
Vancouver city councillors agree to 10% pay cut during pandemic

Vancouver city councillors agree to 10% pay cut during pandemic

Move follows Mayor Kennedy Stewart’s decision to take 10% cut in his $178,265 salary
B.C. may consider lifting some restrictions starting in May

B.C. may consider lifting some restrictions starting in May

But Bonnie Henry warns life will not be going back to the way it was and physical distancing remains key
Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society connecting with patients even after suspending service

Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society connecting with patients even after suspending service

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society to park its service, but it hasn’t hit the brakes on care for patients.

Commercial electricity consumption plummets during COVID-19 pandemic

BC Hydro offering relief to commercial customers forced to close because of the coronavirus
SLRD says homes destroyed; 60 to 100 people displaced by Squamish Valley fire

SLRD says homes destroyed; 60 to 100 people displaced by Squamish Valley fire

New estimates show the fire is 203 hectares
Family doctors are open for virtual appointments

Family doctors are open for virtual appointments

Many patients in North Van and West Van have the option of seeing their doctors online
Greater Vancouver Food Bank client list growing by dozens every day

Greater Vancouver Food Bank client list growing by dozens every day

A month into the pandemic, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank says the number of people in need of some help is growing by the day. “A lot of people have lost their jobs. A lot of people are scared and concerned. They have bills to pay.
TransLink warning of layoffs called 'reckless' and 'unnecessary'

TransLink warning of layoffs called 'reckless' and 'unnecessary'

The union that represents many transit workers is calling TransLink’s warnings about cuts to transit operator staffing levels “reckless” and an “irresponsible move that would do more harm than good during the COVID-19 pandemic.