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鶹ýӳmayor warns of 'drastic measures' without federal and provincial government help

鶹ýӳmayor warns of 'drastic measures' without federal and provincial government help

"The city’s finances are going to be negatively affected by COVID-19 due to lost revenues and hard-hit homeowners defaulting on their property taxes.”
Protective gear shortage a 'crisis' for B.C. seniors' care providers: SafeCare BC

Protective gear shortage a 'crisis' for B.C. seniors' care providers: SafeCare BC

70% of B.C.'s long-term care facilities say they are experiencing a “critical shortage” of PPE
Family gathers on street to celebrate West 鶹ýӳveteran's 97th birthday

Family gathers on street to celebrate West 鶹ýӳveteran's 97th birthday

The West 鶹ýӳfire department even stopped by to celebrate Glen Harrison, a WWII veteran and retired medical doctor.
High school ultimate teams across B.C. take part in Isolympic Games (VIDEO)

High school ultimate teams across B.C. take part in Isolympic Games (VIDEO)

Sixteen ultimate teams from across the province took part in the fun competition that was completed through video submissions from students at home.
On the mend from COVID-19, B.C. couple longing for hugs, return to normalcy

On the mend from COVID-19, B.C. couple longing for hugs, return to normalcy

“It’s like you’ve got a couple of concrete blocks sitting on top of your chest."
Some Metro 鶹ýӳroads are being reallocated to pedestrians to support physical distancing

Some Metro 鶹ýӳroads are being reallocated to pedestrians to support physical distancing

“When we have areas where we are seeing crowding from a pedestrian point of view, we just need to make changes. We know our road usage has gone way down during this crisis."
BCIT is offering an online course for frontline workers caring for COVID-19 patients

BCIT is offering an online course for frontline workers caring for COVID-19 patients

The open-learning course is specifically designed for registered nurses and healthcare providers caring for patients requiring high acuity care, specialty monitoring, and critical care – including mechanical ventilation.
B.C. launches online music, entertainment hub

B.C. launches online music, entertainment hub

Showcase BC will host free live-streamed concerts and provide one-time grants to artists.
Family court orders stand during COVID-19 crisis

Family court orders stand during COVID-19 crisis

While most courts are shut down because of the health crisis, urgent matters are still being heard via telephone conferencing.
North 鶹ýӳcare home COVID-19 patients offered controversial treatment drug

North 鶹ýӳcare home COVID-19 patients offered controversial treatment drug

The drugs have been used for decades as anti-malarial drugs and are also used to control immune system activity in chronic conditions such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.