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TransLink eyes ‘modernization’ of HandyDART with Compass and lower fares

TransLink eyes ‘modernization’ of HandyDART with Compass and lower fares

The transit company will be looking for feedback from HandyDART customers, caregivers, family members, service providers, and accessibility champions
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. at year high, as record number of new variant cases discovered

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. at year high, as record number of new variant cases discovered

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. at year high, as record number of new variant cases discovered
B.C. opens AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for ages 55-65 after pausing younger cohorts

B.C. opens AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for ages 55-65 after pausing younger cohorts

VICTORIA — British Columbia is bumping up its age-based vaccination plan by offering Oxford-AstraZeneca shots to Lower Mainland residents between the ages of 55 and 65. The move comes a day after provincial health officer Dr.
Vancouver police arrest suspect in three Masonic Hall arson fires

Vancouver police arrest suspect in three Masonic Hall arson fires

RCMP are asking that anyone with information about these fires to contact them.
Whistler Blackcomb will not reopen following province-mandated closure

Whistler Blackcomb will not reopen following province-mandated closure

'We did not make this decision lightly,' says Whistler Blackcomb COO
Fraser Health transitioning to new online booking system

Fraser Health transitioning to new online booking system

The Fraser Health Authority is preparing to transition to a new provincial ‘Get Vaccinated’ online registration and booking system.
RCMP seeking witnesses and suspect after racist attack at University of British Columbia

RCMP seeking witnesses and suspect after racist attack at University of British Columbia

UBC president "horrified" by the incident
Mountain bikers blamed for killing 4,000 juvenile fish in Coquitlam creek

Mountain bikers blamed for killing 4,000 juvenile fish in Coquitlam creek

The city of Coquitlam is putting up fences in the area of Tahsis and Ozada avenues to stop unsanctioned trails from being used, and to prevent vandalism around Maple Creek.
B.C. auditor general postpones 10 performance audits, cites pandemic

B.C. auditor general postpones 10 performance audits, cites pandemic

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general says COVID-19 is largely behind the postponement of 10 performance audits and potential delays to future reviews of the government's response to the pandemic.
'Some kind of mistake or joke,' says Coquitlam woman infuriated over $1 ICBC rebate cheque

'Some kind of mistake or joke,' says Coquitlam woman infuriated over $1 ICBC rebate cheque

Sending out cheques for $1 is a waste of money, woman says, after receiving a smaller cheque than she expected for insuring two cars last year; the province had said when the ICBC rebate was announced that cheques would be between $25 and $400