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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 spreads, how to avoid it

Coronavirus: How COVID-19 spreads, how to avoid it

How is the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, spread? • Droplets spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. • Close personal contact such as touching or shaking hands.
West Vancouver church suspends Sunday service during coronavirus crisis

West Vancouver church suspends Sunday service during coronavirus crisis

A church in West Vancouver is suspending its Sunday service in order to help slow the spread of coronavirus. St.
Whistler Blackcomb to close from March 15 to 22

Whistler Blackcomb to close from March 15 to 22

All Vail Resorts' North American mountains to close for one week while officials assess rest of season
Fill 'er up, Vancouver: Gas prices continue to fall

Fill 'er up, Vancouver: Gas prices continue to fall

Gas prices continue to fall in Vancouver and across Canada after gas price analysts advised Vancouverites to hold off on filling up their tanks earlier this week. As of 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, gas prices in Vancouver had dropped as low as 115.
Coronavirus outbreak at North Vancouver care centre continues

Coronavirus outbreak at North Vancouver care centre continues

5 new cases connected to Lynn Valley long-term care facility
Capilano University considering alternative ways to deliver courses amid coronavirus crisis

Capilano University considering alternative ways to deliver courses amid coronavirus crisis

Announcement expected Monday
West Vancouver shuts public recreation facilities

West Vancouver shuts public recreation facilities

Seniors' activity centre, weight rooms, aquatic centre closed in response to COVID-19
COVID-19: Horgan asks PM to lift car-deck ban for BC Ferries passengers

COVID-19: Horgan asks PM to lift car-deck ban for BC Ferries passengers

B.C. Premier John Horgan has asked Prime Minister Trudeau to waive the federal rules that prohibit passengers from remaining in their vehicles on enclosed lower vehicle decks during BC Ferries sailings.
North Van’s Copper Cottage finds new home 3 blocks away

North Van’s Copper Cottage finds new home 3 blocks away

Typically, when a family moves, the house stays put and the family goes elsewhere. For Tony Dean and Yvonne Perrault, they quite literally moved the four walls and roof.
3 Lions Gate Hospital cases push North Shore coronavirus numbers up

3 Lions Gate Hospital cases push North Shore coronavirus numbers up

Three administrative staff members of Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Vancouver Coastal Health, bringing the total number of cases connected directly or indirectly to North Shore health care faci