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OPINION: B.C. concert industry not setting the stage for goodwill – or refunds – during COVID-19 pandemic

OPINION: B.C. concert industry not setting the stage for goodwill – or refunds – during COVID-19 pandemic

The concert industry has an uncanny talent at times for working against the goodwill of those it stages.
Learning to live with COVID-19 requires permanent fixes to vulnerable settings

Learning to live with COVID-19 requires permanent fixes to vulnerable settings

COVID-19 has exposed deep problems that must be fixed now, says Canada's top doctor
Whistler Blackcomb owners offer credit towards next season for 2019/20 passholders

Whistler Blackcomb owners offer credit towards next season for 2019/20 passholders

Some relief is on the way for ski pass-holders who saw the season cut short by COVID-19
WHO warns against ‘immunity passports’ as countries look to ease COVID-19 restrictions

WHO warns against ‘immunity passports’ as countries look to ease COVID-19 restrictions

The World Health Organization says there is currently “no evidence” that those who have recovered from the virus are immune to reinfection.
North Shore libraries distributing tablets and phones to those in need

North Shore libraries distributing tablets and phones to those in need

Library staff approached Telus with a proposal asking if they’d donate phones and tablet devices to be distributed to those who, under normal circumstances, would be coming into the library to get online.
Need help? An army of volunteer workers is standing by

Need help? An army of volunteer workers is standing by

A Vancouver IT recruitment firm has teamed up with other recruitment agencies to form an army of 1,000 volunteers – from students and retirees, to lawyers, project management specialists and IT professionals – to help businesses and non-profits with manpower.
We’ve been asking for more active transportation for years. Can the pandemic get us rolling?

We’ve been asking for more active transportation for years. Can the pandemic get us rolling?

Let’s think now about how walking and cycling can at the very least help eliminate congestion when we return to “normal.”
Pandemic fears, financial fallout lead to rise in domestic violence

Pandemic fears, financial fallout lead to rise in domestic violence

According to Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers, the number of reports to Vancouver’s Battered Women’s Support Services has increased 300% since the COVID-19 pandemic began. 
This Burnaby nurse has COVID-19. She’s still giving back

This Burnaby nurse has COVID-19. She’s still giving back

“This is not about me,” she said. “This about overcoming adversity, gratitude, coming together and giving back.”
B.C. confirms 95 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1,948

B.C. confirms 95 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1,948

There have been an additional two deaths, bringing B.C.'s provincial total to 100.
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