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B.C. to extend rent freeze through 2021, increase protections against 'renovictions'

B.C. to extend rent freeze through 2021, increase protections against 'renovictions'

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will introduce legislative changes to extend a rent freeze through the end of the year, as well as stop illegal "renovictions" and improve the dispute resolution process for tenants and landlords.
Todd Bertuzzi arrested in Michigan on suspicion of DUI

Todd Bertuzzi arrested in Michigan on suspicion of DUI

The polarizing personality played for the Vancouver Canucks between 1998 and 2006.
B.C. plans to extend rent freeze to end of 2021, create barriers to renovictions

B.C. plans to extend rent freeze to end of 2021, create barriers to renovictions

Landlords will no longer be able to end tenancies for renovations that are "not substantial."
Homicide investigators called after child in B.C. community found in medical distress

Homicide investigators called after child in B.C. community found in medical distress

AGASSIZ, B.C. — Police say homicide investigators were called after a child was found in medical distress in a small community in the Fraser Valley.
'Unimaginable' grief recounted as family of Trina Hunt continues to search for missing Port Moody woman

'Unimaginable' grief recounted as family of Trina Hunt continues to search for missing Port Moody woman

Missing Trina Hunt banner hung in Port Moody; GoFundMe launched to pay for private search and rescue, as the family refuses to give up hope for Trina Hunt in sixth week of her disappearance
Metro Vancouver adds coronavirus tool so public can track what wastewater has COVID-19

Metro Vancouver adds coronavirus tool so public can track what wastewater has COVID-19

Metro Vancouver residents have a new way to track the movement of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Five T&Ts in Burnaby, Vancouver see COVID-19 cases in Lower Mainland store wave

Five T&Ts in Burnaby, Vancouver see COVID-19 cases in Lower Mainland store wave

Not all companies post their case for the public
Bear frightened couple into Capilano Canyon, North Van rescuers say

Bear frightened couple into Capilano Canyon, North Van rescuers say

Couple cold and wet but grateful for rescue after scrambling away from bear, firefighters say
'I was yelling and swearing': Maple Ridge woman wins $637,000 Lotto Max

'I was yelling and swearing': Maple Ridge woman wins $637,000 Lotto Max

Samantha Lowe is ecstatic with her winnings, despite the photograph.
TransLink names route right over Burnaby homes as 'preferred' gondola path

TransLink names route right over Burnaby homes as 'preferred' gondola path

At least one Burnaby councillor is opposed to the route