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A Vancouver comedy school is offering free classes to BIPOC students this summer

A Vancouver comedy school is offering free classes to BIPOC students this summer

“We are already seeing a wonderful range of people in our classes at Blind Tiger, but there is still work to ensure our classes represent the city we’re in."
Unswerving support for automated speed enforcement in B.C., poll finds

Unswerving support for automated speed enforcement in B.C., poll finds

Granville Island has painted these physical distancing circles in its parks

Granville Island has painted these physical distancing circles in its parks

The circles are eight feet across and spaced 10 feet apart
B.C. extends temporary layoff provision to a maximum of 24 weeks

B.C. extends temporary layoff provision to a maximum of 24 weeks

"This issue is one of many before us that we will need to work together on to climb out of the deepest economic hole in a century," D'Avignon said in his statement. "I want to thank the Premier for listening to our concerns and acting in the spirit of collaboration."
COVID-19 significantly increased risk of suicide for people with pre-existing conditions

COVID-19 significantly increased risk of suicide for people with pre-existing conditions

The figure was also higher for Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQ+.
VPD warn that a high-risk sex offender will be living in Vancouver

VPD warn that a high-risk sex offender will be living in Vancouver

Police believe that he is a high risk to re-offend both violently and sexually, particularly if he is using drugs.
Michael Buble just released a Vancouver-inspired playlist

Michael Buble just released a Vancouver-inspired playlist

The Amazon Music playlist is packed with nostalgic bangers “from, about and reminiscent” of Buble's hometown
53% of Canadians support a 30-hour work week

53% of Canadians support a 30-hour work week

Support is highest with people at the lowest levels of household income.
B.C. buys two Vancouver hotels for homeless

B.C. buys two Vancouver hotels for homeless

The $74.4 million in deals follows the purchase of two Victoria hotels to house people living in tent encampments
B.C. confirms 10 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,878

B.C. confirms 10 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,878

There has been one new death.