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This 10-year-old used a small grant to paint a cheerful message for her North Vancouver neighbourhood

This 10-year-old used a small grant to paint a cheerful message for her North Vancouver neighbourhood

The $200-project was funded through the Responsive Neighbourhood Small Grants program.
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Burnaby politicians' COVID-19 song on sale, proceeds go to food bank (VIDEO)

Burnaby politicians' COVID-19 song on sale, proceeds go to food bank (VIDEO)

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley and Coun. Joe Keithley – a.k.a. D.O.A. frontman Joey Shithead – teamed up to compose their new song, "We’re All in This Together."
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Vancouver department store chain Army & Navy is closing permanently

Vancouver department store chain Army & Navy is closing permanently

The five-store chain has operated for 101 years.
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B.C. confirms 15 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,330

B.C. confirms 15 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,330

There are two additional deaths.
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Nearly 80% of B.C. residents support province’s plan to re-open: poll

Nearly 80% of B.C. residents support province’s plan to re-open: poll

Despite the overwhelming support, many residents said they feel the re-opening plan is moving too quickly.
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This 101-year-old veteran aims to complete 101 laps around his B.C. retirement home to raise $101,000 for kids

This 101-year-old veteran aims to complete 101 laps around his B.C. retirement home to raise $101,000 for kids

“I’ve had a good eventful life. But my life is nearly over, I think, so I’m hoping that I can provide some solace to the youngsters coming on and that’s what it’s all about," says John Hillman.
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Avoid close contact with mothers on Mother's Day: B.C. government

Avoid close contact with mothers on Mother's Day: B.C. government

"For now, avoid any close physical contact, unless your mother is in your immediate household."
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Vancouver cover band Queer as Funk recorded a song over Zoom - and it's amazing (VIDEO)

Vancouver cover band Queer as Funk recorded a song over Zoom - and it's amazing (VIDEO)

The band released renditions of Tina Turner's "Simply the Best" and Bruno Mars' "Locked out of Heaven" as a way to "stay connected and keep making music" during COVID-19.
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North Vancouver Celtic rocker serenades seniors in isolation (VIDEO)

North Vancouver Celtic rocker serenades seniors in isolation (VIDEO)

“A lot of them were waving along from the balconies and doing their best to sing along."
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Will you share COVID-19 infection contact data with the government?

Will you share COVID-19 infection contact data with the government?

Like much of what has been happening since pandemic restrictions were introduced worldwide, contact tracing comes with some privacy concerns.
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