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British Columbia's hotel industry cratered by virus

British Columbia's hotel industry cratered by virus

The COVID-19 crisis has grounded Vancouver’s high-flying hotel industry, dropping what were the highest occupancy rates in the country to single-digit levels for the first time.
Bylaw officers, not cops enforcing social distancing in Burnaby

Bylaw officers, not cops enforcing social distancing in Burnaby

Unlike their counterparts in Surrey, the City of Burnaby and Burnaby RCMP have not launched a dedicated team to enforce public health orders about social distancing and public gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Richmond supermarket requires people to wear face masks if they want to enter

Richmond supermarket requires people to wear face masks if they want to enter

“You can purchase one at the counter for $1.50 if you don’t have one,” reads the sign in translation from Chinese.
2 TransLink employees test positive for COVID-19

2 TransLink employees test positive for COVID-19

"These employees have our full support and we wish them a speedy recovery."
Vancouver's Dunbar Theatre leans on creative solutions to manage COVID-19 fallout

Vancouver's Dunbar Theatre leans on creative solutions to manage COVID-19 fallout

Charko has owned the Dunbar Theatre for more than 20 years and, as of March 22, the screens have been blank.
Ryan Reynolds donates $10k to fund for Canadian bartenders affected by COVID-19

Ryan Reynolds donates $10k to fund for Canadian bartenders affected by COVID-19

Plus his gin company will 'tip' the fund with every bottle purchased
Videoconferencing on way for B.C. students, teachers

Videoconferencing on way for B.C. students, teachers

Even our kids will be Zoom-ing at home now
Man licks door after angry outburst at a B.C. bank (VIDEO)

Man licks door after angry outburst at a B.C. bank (VIDEO)

He said he thought the seniors-only opening hour policy was 'unacceptable' and 'bulls**t'
B.C. confirms 53 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1066

B.C. confirms 53 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1066

There has been one new death.
BC Hydro offers credits, forgiveness to residents and businesses

BC Hydro offers credits, forgiveness to residents and businesses

BC Utilities Commission also approves one per cent rate reduction for all hydro customers
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