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Pandemic fears, financial fallout lead to rise in domestic violence

Pandemic fears, financial fallout lead to rise in domestic violence

According to Metro 鶹ýӳCrime 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.
CARTOON: Summer's slightly modified festivals

CARTOON: Summer's slightly modified festivals

This summer might look a little different.
Ottawa's rent support 'a step' but requires detailed follow-through to be effective

Ottawa's rent support 'a step' but requires detailed follow-through to be effective

“If we give out these rental subsidies, we are effectively bailing out the landlords," says one expert.
Poll shows mental health toll of COVID-19 pandemic, isolation on British Columbians

Poll shows mental health toll of COVID-19 pandemic, isolation on British Columbians

The survey shows women are feeling the mental effects of the pandemic harder, on average.
B.C. government rolls out massive effort to move homeless from camps in 鶹ýӳand Victoria

B.C. government rolls out massive effort to move homeless from camps in 鶹ýӳand Victoria

Professional movers will work with government, municipalities, health officials and several non-profits beginning this weekend in what will be a massive effort to house people.
Professional Metro 鶹ýӳgrocery shoppers describe joys and frustrations of working in the pandemic

Professional Metro 鶹ýӳgrocery shoppers describe joys and frustrations of working in the pandemic

Being a personal shopper for a popular app can be lucrative...but also overwhelming
What it's like to be a long-haul truck driver in Canada and the U.S. during a pandemic

What it's like to be a long-haul truck driver in Canada and the U.S. during a pandemic

Truck driver Thomas Bradbury: 'Right now, produce is like gold.'
Charity asks for face shields that allow the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to communicate

Charity asks for face shields that allow the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to communicate

In sign language, facial expressions serve as cues for grammar and tone.