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Pandemic motivating more parents to get their kids the flu shot, UBC study finds

Pandemic motivating more parents to get their kids the flu shot, UBC study finds

A new study out of UBC suggests COVID-19 may be motivating more parents to get their children a seasonal flu shot
Creepy new robo call tells Canadians "time to stay home, stay safe"

Creepy new robo call tells Canadians "time to stay home, stay safe"

There's a creepy new robo call making the rounds in Canada, but its purpose or origin remain unclear
Emergency rally protesting B.C.'s back-to-school plan takes place in Vancouver today

Emergency rally protesting B.C.'s back-to-school plan takes place in Vancouver today

"Let's continue to add our voices alongside teachers and staff who have led this charge for months."
RCMP in Maple Ridge make largest seizure of drugs, weapons, and cash in detachment's history

RCMP in Maple Ridge make largest seizure of drugs, weapons, and cash in detachment's history

A 34-year-old man from Maple Ridge has been charged with nine weapons offences, and he could face 11 further drug-related charges
Public health alert: More onions recalled Canada-wide due to Salmonella

Public health alert: More onions recalled Canada-wide due to Salmonella

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) says that salmonella infection causes symptoms including diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps that develop six to 72 hours after exposure, and usually lasts four to seven days.
August average rent continues slide in Vancouver but jumps in Burnaby

August average rent continues slide in Vancouver but jumps in Burnaby

Vancouver still has the second-highest rent in Canada, though
VCH warns of COVID-19 exposure at another Downtown Vancouver club

VCH warns of COVID-19 exposure at another Downtown Vancouver club

It is asking people who were at the club on the specified date to monitor themselves for symptoms.
Mayor condemns racist graffiti left in Metro Vancouver park as ‘vile hatred’

Mayor condemns racist graffiti left in Metro Vancouver park as ‘vile hatred’

The comment denigrating a racial minority group was scrawled on a concrete curb at a bike park
Simon Fraser University dropping 'Clan' name for sports teams

Simon Fraser University dropping 'Clan' name for sports teams

The announcement came in a letter posted online by Andrew Petter, SFU’s president and vice-chancellor
Surrey police looking for missing 10-year-old girl

Surrey police looking for missing 10-year-old girl

Surrey RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing youth. 
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