COVID-19

Canada to ramp up medical supply production, Canada-US border shut to irregular migrants

Plus more details from PM Trudeau's now daily address to the nation and press

Mar 20, 2020 8:35 AM Read more >

Transit boardings plummet amid COVID-19 crisis: TransLink data

The numbers show our transit use in Vancouver has changed radically compared to this time last year

Mar 20, 2020 8:05 AM Read more >

BC Ferries ends food service on most routes

The change in buying habits has led to tremendous food waste on BC Ferries

Mar 20, 2020 7:20 AM Read more >

No open houses for Metro Vancouver real estate listings; sick buyers must stay home

Buying, selling and even building a home can continue during the COVID-19 pandemic – using reasonable practices

Mar 20, 2020 7:16 AM Read more >

Surrey shuts down city-run daycares; looks for temporary hospital space

It is unclear if the city-run daycare shutdown is a proactive response.

Mar 19, 2020 5:32 PM Read more >

Save-On-Foods is banning reusable bags to help stop the spread of COVID-19

“Both our team members and customers have expressed concern about bottle returns and in using reusable bags at this time"

Mar 19, 2020 4:53 PM Read more >

People are putting up Christmas lights to spread cheer amidst COVID-19 crisis

There's a movement afoot online and in communities to create a kind of Christmas in March vibe

Mar 19, 2020 4:06 PM Read more >

21,000 Vancouverites are using a Facebook group to support their community during the COVID-19 pandemic

“We really wanted to find a way to connect people and let them access resources and community and mutual aid.”

Mar 19, 2020 3:03 PM Read more >

Sunwing is offering FREE flights for stranded Canadians

"It’s the Canadian thing to do.”

Mar 19, 2020 2:16 PM Read more >

Vancouver has officially declared a local state of emergency

'We do feel that there are a number of measures that we may need to take in the coming days'

Mar 19, 2020 1:28 PM Read more >