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Vancouver’s long-running Theatre Under the Stars goes dark, cancels 2020 season

Vancouver’s long-running Theatre Under the Stars goes dark, cancels 2020 season

Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Hello, Dolly! were slated to run July 4 to Aug. 29. at Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl.
Young people better take COVID-19 seriously: Doctors

Young people better take COVID-19 seriously: Doctors

“You can get sick from this virus. You can also be carriers and cause a lot of harm to parents, grandparents, and other loved ones.”
B.C. confirms 67 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 792

B.C. confirms 67 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 792

There have been two more deaths.
Emergency crews flash lights and blast sirens in support of health-care workers in North Vancouver

Emergency crews flash lights and blast sirens in support of health-care workers in North Vancouver

The show of support for health-care workers in North Van has gotten brighter and louder lately
This is how the Vancouver Aquarium’s penguins are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic

This is how the Vancouver Aquarium’s penguins are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic

With the Aquarium closed to the public, the penguins are free to explore the facility's empty hallways and visit some of their neighbours
My B.C. COVID-19 story: What it's like to be graduating high school during a global pandemic

My B.C. COVID-19 story: What it's like to be graduating high school during a global pandemic

The COVID-19 virus has shocked and stunned the world, but for grads, it has shattered spirits
Daily salute to health-care workers is 'like our virtual hug,' says Burnaby RCMP

Daily salute to health-care workers is 'like our virtual hug,' says Burnaby RCMP

A long line of squad cars drives around the city and sounds their sirens in support of doctors, nurses and other medical staff at 7 p.m. nightly
Half of YVR airport workforce expected to be laid off

Half of YVR airport workforce expected to be laid off

Normally this week would see 70,000 passengers moving through Vancouver's airport – this year it's more like 10,000-20,000
B.C. farmers' markets going online to keep us connected to farmers during COVID-19 crisis

B.C. farmers' markets going online to keep us connected to farmers during COVID-19 crisis

You'll soon be able to order fresh food from B.C. farmers and vendors, without leaving your home
These Vancouver siblings made a video showing you how to beat boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic

These Vancouver siblings made a video showing you how to beat boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic

Kiera, 6, said she hopes the video might help “other kids not to be scared.”