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OPINION: This is the first sit-down Burnaby meal on my reopening list

OPINION: This is the first sit-down Burnaby meal on my reopening list

Is there a certain dish you are absolutely craving so much that it’s keeping you awake at night?
B.C. taking correct approach to COVID-19, UVic psychology professor says

B.C. taking correct approach to COVID-19, UVic psychology professor says

The province has embraced a somewhat unique approach, imposing a small number of official restrictions compared to other provinces and other countries.
‘My life has changed a thousand-fold’: Tent-city residents move into hotel (PHOTOS)

‘My life has changed a thousand-fold’: Tent-city residents move into hotel (PHOTOS)

The hotel offers 93 people who previously lived in tents a double bed, 55-inch television with basic cable, private bathroom and a mini fridge.
B.C. residents have one more week to complete COVID-19 survey

B.C. residents have one more week to complete COVID-19 survey

The survey is open to all British Columbians aged 18 and up and takes 20-30 minutes to complete.
Pandemic threatens B.C. book industry: publishers

Pandemic threatens B.C. book industry: publishers

The most recent data indicates book sales so far this year have fallen 30% from 2019 figures, with sales at retail book stores plummeting 60%.
'Time is running out for him and me' — Metro Vancouver couple cope with separation under lockdown

'Time is running out for him and me' — Metro Vancouver couple cope with separation under lockdown

Brigitte Beurmann's husband lives under lockdown in a retirement home. As his dementia progresses, she's worried they won't get a chance to meet face-to-face again before he forgets her altogether.
Vancouver Police report 'staggering' increase in Anti-Asian hate crimes

Vancouver Police report 'staggering' increase in Anti-Asian hate crimes

Police say investigators have opened 29 files involving anti-Asian racism since March.
Metro Vancouver health care workers throw love back at RCMP (VIDEO)

Metro Vancouver health care workers throw love back at RCMP (VIDEO)

In response to mounties' show of support, home care team members at Richmond Community Health Access Centre organized a gratitude video.
B.C. confirms 10 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,517

B.C. confirms 10 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,517

There have been two new deaths.
How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect public transit long term?

How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect public transit long term?

A recent poll found that 69 per cent of respondents who normally took transit stopped during the outbreak, and only 19% of those respondents said they would return during a Stage 2 reopening.