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Don't panic: B.C. Liquor Stores are reducing hours, but they're still open

Don't panic: B.C. Liquor Stores are reducing hours, but they're still open

The reduced hours will allow staff to receive and safely stock product and ensure availability for customers
This Vancouver gas station has dropped under a buck a litre today

This Vancouver gas station has dropped under a buck a litre today

While it might have seemed like a fantasy mere weeks ago, gas prices in the city of Vancouver have officially dropped below a buck a litre. Just last week, a few gas stations in Vancouver were showing prices as low as 125.9 cents per litre.
Burnaby Board of Trade guiding local businesses during COVID-19 crisis

Burnaby Board of Trade guiding local businesses during COVID-19 crisis

The Burnaby Board of Trade is doing what it can to help businesses navigate resources and supports during the COVID-19 crisis, according to Paul Holden, president and CEO of the board.
Metro Vancouver forecast calls for highs up to 16°C today

Metro Vancouver forecast calls for highs up to 16°C today

The Metro Vancouver forecast calls for some warm, sunny weather for the first day of spring. In fact, Environment Canada calls for temperatures to rise to a milder 16°C high inland on Thursday, March 19.
Surrey shuts down city-run daycares; looks for temporary hospital space

Surrey shuts down city-run daycares; looks for temporary hospital space

Pandemic measures deepen in B.C.’s second most populated city
Canadian Tire Corporation reduces hours, closes stores due to COVID-19

Canadian Tire Corporation reduces hours, closes stores due to COVID-19

Canadian Tire Corporation is joining other companies in reducing hours as well as closing some of their stores to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Top-5 things to do this weekend in Burnaby: COVID-19 edition

Top-5 things to do this weekend in Burnaby: COVID-19 edition

With so many closures of public facilities and cancelled events amid this COVID-19 pandemic, we’re taking a break from our usual top-five things to do this weekend.
Watch a Minecraft play live-streamed into your home

Watch a Minecraft play live-streamed into your home

With the COVID-19 outbreak, many shows around the Tri-Cities and the Lower Mainland are cancelled or on hold.
Social distancing: "Price of not getting it right is too high"

Social distancing: "Price of not getting it right is too high"

Canada's top medical health official makes further plea as COVID-19 spreads
Hallmark plans Christmas movie marathon this weekend to ease COVID-19 stress

Hallmark plans Christmas movie marathon this weekend to ease COVID-19 stress

Holiday classics, including a Royal Christmas, begin Friday at noon and run until Sunday evening. See full schedule here.