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Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can now be tested in B.C.

Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can now be tested in B.C.

Testing is available for anyone in B.C. with COVID-19 symptoms, according to the chief medical health officer for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
Province's help only kicks Burnaby's financial woes down the road: mayor

Province's help only kicks Burnaby's financial woes down the road: mayor

New measures to offer relief for local governments struggling to balance their books amid the worst economic crisis in generations likely won’t help much in the long run, according to Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley.
Vancouver city councillors agree to 10% pay cut during pandemic

Vancouver city councillors agree to 10% pay cut during pandemic

Move follows Mayor Kennedy Stewart’s decision to take 10% cut in his $178,265 salary
Canadians will be required wear non-medical face masks on flights, says federal government

Canadians will be required wear non-medical face masks on flights, says federal government

Canadians will now be required to wear non-medical masks or face coverings on flights, Federal Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced Friday .
Henry forecasts a more social summer

Henry forecasts a more social summer

Restrictions on social distancing may begin to ease this summer, but British Columbians still need to hold the course for the coming weeks, is the message from the provincial health officer.
Burnaby Hospital being lit up to thank COVID-19 workers

Burnaby Hospital being lit up to thank COVID-19 workers

A company has volunteer to decorate trees with thousands of lights at Burnaby Hospital as a way to say thank you to health-care workers.

Commercial electricity consumption plummets during COVID-19 pandemic

BC Hydro offering relief to commercial customers forced to close because of the coronavirus
This Burnaby restaurant just re-opened with a new takeout menu

This Burnaby restaurant just re-opened with a new takeout menu

Trattoria Burnaby will now make their signature rustic Italian cuisine available for diners to enjoy at home with the launch of a new take-out food and drink menu available from noon to 9 p.m. seven days a week.
Video shows man licking rail in New Westminster park

Video shows man licking rail in New Westminster park

A video posted to Facebook shows a man licking a rail in a New Westminster park. The video was posted by Kayla Miller, who said she shot footage of the man at Westminster Pier Park on Thursday.
Greater Vancouver Food Bank client list growing by dozens every day

Greater Vancouver Food Bank client list growing by dozens every day

A month into the pandemic, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank says the number of people in need of some help is growing by the day. “A lot of people have lost their jobs. A lot of people are scared and concerned. They have bills to pay.