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Surrey projecting a $42 million shortfall if COVID-19 restrictions ease in summer

Surrey projecting a $42 million shortfall if COVID-19 restrictions ease in summer

Mayor Doug McCallum claims city was preparing before WHO declared a pandemic on March 11
Province extends hours for B.C. liquor stores

Province extends hours for B.C. liquor stores

The B.C. government has approved extended hours at retail liquor stores. Liquor retailers, such as wine stores or private liquor stores, are now allowed to temporarily operate between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Coquitlam woman facing assault charges for coughing on grocery clerk

It is alleged that the woman became angry when the store employee would not let her buy extra tissues
Coquitlam landlord evicts front line worker over COVID fears

Coquitlam landlord evicts front line worker over COVID fears

The Coquitlam resident works as a support worker on the Downtown Eastside, where she helps some of the people most vulnerable to COVID-19. Now, because of a loophole in the Residential Tenancy Act, she too has become homeless in the midst of a pandemic.
Parks Canada suspends camping, activities, and events until at least May 31

Parks Canada suspends camping, activities, and events until at least May 31

Canadians hoping to head out in nature and enjoy an outdoor getaway will have to hold their plans a little longer, as Parks Canada says they are "calling on Canadians to stay home.
Norgate senior on the mend after being struck by driver

Norgate senior on the mend after being struck by driver

The blind Norgate senior struck down by a driver on Marine Drive last month wants his neighbours to know that he and his pup will be making the rounds on local streets again sooner rather than later.
Most seniors with virus symptoms decide not to go to hospital, provincial health officer says

Most seniors with virus symptoms decide not to go to hospital, provincial health officer says

Seniors in care homes with severe symptoms of COVID-19 are given the option to go to hospital for life-saving interventions, but most decline, says B.C. provincial health officer.
Better quality of air in Greater Victoria linked to virus controls

Better quality of air in Greater Victoria linked to virus controls

Environment Canada says preliminary research suggests that efforts to contain the COVID-19 outbreak have led to improved air quality on B.C.’s south coast.
DPD pull over suspected impaired driver in golf cart

DPD pull over suspected impaired driver in golf cart

A driver in Tsawwassen out for an early morning ride – in his golf cart no less – was pulled over by Delta police Tuesday.
Are short-term rentals allowed in Squamish right now, during COVID-19?

Are short-term rentals allowed in Squamish right now, during COVID-19?

Your neighbours are renting out their suite as a short-term rental. But are they allowed to do that during this pandemic. But are they allowed to do that during this pandemic? The short answer is: yes and no.