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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.
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Plastics bans, environmental monitoring get short shrift during pandemic

Plastics bans, environmental monitoring get short shrift during pandemic

The plastics industry has seen an uptick in demand in the midst of the virus.
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This North Vancouver museum is archiving what life is like during COVID-19

This North Vancouver museum is archiving what life is like during COVID-19

The museum is asking those interested in submitting their digital content from this time to use the hashtag #NorthVanStories on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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No Frills releases a surprisingly awesome rap song about COVID safety at the grocery store (VIDEO)

No Frills releases a surprisingly awesome rap song about COVID safety at the grocery store (VIDEO)

The song has racked up more than a million views on YouTube since it was released May 7.
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B.C. confirms 18 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,507

B.C. confirms 18 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,507

There have been three new deaths.
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North Vancouver company pivots to Plexiglas barrier business as reopening begins

North Vancouver company pivots to Plexiglas barrier business as reopening begins

Dr. Bonnie Henry has called physical barriers, such as Plexiglas, “incredibly effective” measures for stopping the spread of COVID-19 in retail spaces.
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Only a quarter of B.C. businesses confident of restart

Only a quarter of B.C. businesses confident of restart

Half of the businesses surveyed expect that resuming operations will take at least two months.
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Burnaby student's app is countering COVID-19 domestic violence

Burnaby student's app is countering COVID-19 domestic violence

Spring Out provides a discrete portal for survivors of domestic abuse to access resources and connect for help, especially during a time of physical distancing.
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Shopify workforce going 'digital,' future of Vancouver office uncertain

Shopify workforce going 'digital,' future of Vancouver office uncertain

The Ottawa tech giant announced plans in January to hire 1,000 workers in the city.
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B.C. confirms 12 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,479

B.C. confirms 12 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,479

There have been three new deaths.
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