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Alcohol consumption spiked during spring lockdown: UVic study

Alcohol consumption spiked during spring lockdown: UVic study

British Columbians’ alcohol consumption has spiked during the pandemic, particularly during the spring lockdown, and UVic researchers are tracking to see whether the same will happen in the second wave.
COVID-19 claims 18 seniors at West Van's Capilano Care Centre

COVID-19 claims 18 seniors at West Van's Capilano Care Centre

Dozens more elderly residents and staff at the care home have been infected with the virus
B.C.'s death toll from COVID-19 passes 100 so far in December

B.C.'s death toll from COVID-19 passes 100 so far in December

Data for new cases, hospitalizations, ICU patients and other metrics are on the decline
Squamish rec centre closed to public hearings and meetings due to health orders

Squamish rec centre closed to public hearings and meetings due to health orders

Brennan Park Recreation Centre is no longer and an option for in-person public council meetings and public hearings, due to revised health orders, the District announced on Dec. 8. The orders, released on Dec.
District of North Van to create anti-racism plan

District of North Van to create anti-racism plan

North Van to join Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities
Telus to provide free mobile phone, discounted cell service to low-income seniors

Telus to provide free mobile phone, discounted cell service to low-income seniors

As many as 2.2 million low-income seniors could qualify to get better connected to their community through a new program launched by Telus across the country Tuesday.
A new main Squamish thoroughfare in the making at Pioneer Way

A new main Squamish thoroughfare in the making at Pioneer Way

Squamish's mayor and a District official say it will link northern parts of town to the Business Park
B.C. restrictions on gatherings to continue through Christmas holidays

B.C. restrictions on gatherings to continue through Christmas holidays

The province has extended a ban on all social gatherings and events, including in homes, until Jan. 8, continuing existing restrictions throughout the Christmas season. Provincial health officer Dr.
Close-knit Lil'Wat First Nation rocked by crash that killed two Saturday

Close-knit Lil'Wat First Nation rocked by crash that killed two Saturday

A 29-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man are dead after a crash in Mount Currie, Stl'atl'imx Tribal Police have announced. A news release from STPS Chief Deborah Doss-Cody says the pair died at the scene.
Research groups buys 'salmon ranch' to feed southern resident orcas

Research groups buys 'salmon ranch' to feed southern resident orcas

An American organization that has studied the decline of the southern resident orca population for more than four decades has acquired land on either side of a Washington river with hopes it can restore historic runs of chinook salmon for an “ecosyst