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Update: Richmond follows Vancouver in closing most sports facilities to halt COVID-19 spread

Update: Richmond follows Vancouver in closing most sports facilities to halt COVID-19 spread

The City of Richmond has followed the lead of Vancouver in closing most of its sports facilities in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Nova Scotia, Quebec clamp down on social distance rebels

Nova Scotia, Quebec clamp down on social distance rebels

While B.C. continues to politely ask its citizens to avoid large gatherings and maintain a social distance, other provinces are ramping up their measures to control the spread of COVID-19.
Richmond mom starts rainbow window craze to break COVID-19 boredom

Richmond mom starts rainbow window craze to break COVID-19 boredom

A Richmond mom-of-three has kicked off a colourful craze she hopes will sweep the city and country to keep kids occupied during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meals on Wheels is short of volunteers due to COVID-19

Meals on Wheels is short of volunteers due to COVID-19

Executive director says because there’s no touching involved, there is little risk of contracting the virus
Opinion: Someone slipped me some face masks. What do I do with them?

Opinion: Someone slipped me some face masks. What do I do with them?

Face masks these days are about as elusive as common sense during the COVID-19 pandemic. The masks - along with hand sanitizer, toilet paper and disinfectant wipes - have become as precious as gold.
Trudeau dodges COVID-19 lockdown appeals

Trudeau dodges COVID-19 lockdown appeals

Despite thousands of people defying the social distancing appeal during the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped short of harsher measures.
24 cherry blossom shots in Vancouver that will take your breath away (PHOTOS)

24 cherry blossom shots in Vancouver that will take your breath away (PHOTOS)

Have a look at some of the cherry blossoms from around the Lower Mainland
Vancouver lawyer shares her COVID-19 story

Vancouver lawyer shares her COVID-19 story

Kyla Lee contracted the virus while on a work trip to Ohio
Self-love in the age of COVID-19 and self-isolation

Self-love in the age of COVID-19 and self-isolation

Practical advice for surviving these strange times
SFU researchers develop tech for cheaper coronavirus testing kits

SFU researchers develop tech for cheaper coronavirus testing kits

It’s best for Canada to be “over-prepared” for the fallout of COVID-19 rather than the alternative.