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OPINION: Tough COVID-19 questions

OPINION: Tough COVID-19 questions

How long can this go on?
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B.C. restaurants could lose up to 100,000 jobs over three months

B.C. restaurants could lose up to 100,000 jobs over three months

B.C.’s restaurant and food service industry is struggling with the economic consequences of COVID-19
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One business is booming in pandemic: groceries

One business is booming in pandemic: groceries

Port Coquitlam-based Meridian Meats has seen a jump in business of more than 100% over the last few weeks as people stock up on food due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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B.C. orders all salons, tattoo shops closed

B.C. orders all salons, tattoo shops closed

What happened: More B.C. businesses are being ordered to shut down as the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the province Why it matters: The new order comes just a day after restaurants were ordered closed to table service, leaving many workers jobless B.C.
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All Burnaby school playgrounds have also been closed

All Burnaby school playgrounds have also been closed

The Burnaby School District has announced that all playgrounds on school district property are now closed. “Together, we can #flattenthecurve,” read a tweet from the school district’s Twitter account.
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Lower Mainland doctors urge province to step up COVID-19 measures

Lower Mainland doctors urge province to step up COVID-19 measures

‘We need to act quickly and decisively to contain this virus…’
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Stop holding strata council meetings, open houses, says B.C. real estate regulator

Stop holding strata council meetings, open houses, says B.C. real estate regulator

Real Estate Council of British Columbia (RECBC) the latest in recommending an end to strata council meetings and open houses during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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B.C. announces 1 new death and 76 new COVID-19 cases, for total of 424

B.C. announces 1 new death and 76 new COVID-19 cases, for total of 424

Personal service establishments such as salons and tattoo parlours are ordered to close
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Don't call the police if you notice people violating playground ban: B.C. Ministry of Health

Don't call the police if you notice people violating playground ban: B.C. Ministry of Health

A North Vancouver resident is calling foul after noticing a large group of people playing basketball at a local elementary school even after all North Shore municipalities announced yesterday they were closing playgrounds to help slow the spread of C
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Province looks to protect renters from eviction

Province looks to protect renters from eviction

No one living in BC Housing buildings will be evicted because they can’t pay rent during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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