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Burnaby grocery store sets dedicated shopping hours for customers who need assistance

Burnaby grocery store sets dedicated shopping hours for customers who need assistance

Real Canadian Superstore has introduced one-hour of dedicated shopping for customers who need assistance or consideration, including seniors and those living with disabilities.
Here's how Canada's $82b federal COVID-19 economic stimulus package breaks down

Here's how Canada's $82b federal COVID-19 economic stimulus package breaks down

The federal government will offer $27 billion in direct support to Canadians hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis as well as $55 billion in tax deferrals.
B.C. Liquor Stores have no immediate plans to close, despite rumours

B.C. Liquor Stores have no immediate plans to close, despite rumours

Keep calm and drink on – responsibly, and practice social distancing
Player-proposed NHL schedule would see Canucks hockey return in late July

Player-proposed NHL schedule would see Canucks hockey return in late July

‘Some of the best players in the NHL — think Hart trophy and Conn Smythe-caliber players — have been kicking around some ideas in some group chats’
Mario's Quarantine Diary, Day 4: Trying to contain the fear

Mario's Quarantine Diary, Day 4: Trying to contain the fear

The barrage of bad news associated with the COVID-19 pandemic can take a toll on everyone stuck inside. Meanwhile, why doesn't Nunavut have an NHL team?
List of Vancouver restaurants closing due to COVID-19 continues to grow

List of Vancouver restaurants closing due to COVID-19 continues to grow

The restaurant industry as we know it is grinding to a halt in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis
PM announces Canada-US border closure, multi-billion dollar COVID-19 aid package

PM announces Canada-US border closure, multi-billion dollar COVID-19 aid package

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says 'extraordinary measures' include extending tax deadlines, wage subsidies and income support, moratorium on student loan payments
How Vancouver film and TV workers are responding to COVID-19

How Vancouver film and TV workers are responding to COVID-19

Riverdale was the first production to close up shop in the wake of COVID-19, but by the end of last week, virtually every other production in town had done the same.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Local businesses vs. crisis

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Local businesses vs. crisis

Island businesses are handling the COVID-19 outbreak in variety of ways . Some are remaining open, many are closing, some have scaled backed hours, some are trying to continue operating through online transactions.
Don’t go to a hospital until you read this from Fraser Health

Don’t go to a hospital until you read this from Fraser Health

Fraser Health is looking to restrict unnecessary emergency room visits and visits to patients in hospital in light of the COVID-19 pandemic