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Pandemic complicates dog adoption initiatives in B.C.

Pandemic complicates dog adoption initiatives in B.C.

Travel restrictions hinder adoption societies’ abilities to meet demand for pets from abroad
Sleeping in, showering less: BC Hydro says power use changes since pandemic

Sleeping in, showering less: BC Hydro says power use changes since pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an atmosphere where every day feels like a Saturday
Canadian research network examining pregnancy and COVID-19

Canadian research network examining pregnancy and COVID-19

VANCOUVER — Clinicians and epidemiologists don't yet know much about COVID-19 and pregnancy, says the leader of a newly formed national network that's aiming to fill in those gaps.
B.C. records first COVID-19 death in a week

B.C. records first COVID-19 death in a week

B.C. has now lost 168 residents to the virus that has caused a global pandemic
Frustration grows with no apparent end in sight for Canada-U.S. border ban

Frustration grows with no apparent end in sight for Canada-U.S. border ban

WASHINGTON — The intertwined economies of Canada and the United States demand a more sophisticated solution to the threat of COVID-19 than a simple ban on non-essential travel, say business groups chafing at the prospect of another six weeks of borde
B.C. enables restaurants to serve at more than 50% capacity

B.C. enables restaurants to serve at more than 50% capacity

The change was made partly because cities and the province are making it easier for restaurants to have outdoor patios
Canada to begin mandatory temperature checks for air passengers

Canada to begin mandatory temperature checks for air passengers

Canada to begin mandatory temperature checks for air passengers
Statistics Canada asks parents to share their COVID-19 experiences

Statistics Canada asks parents to share their COVID-19 experiences

OTTAWA — If you are a parent whose friends and family are tired of hearing you vent about the challenges of juggling work and child-rearing during COVID-19, the federal statistics agency wants to be your new sounding board.
Tourism vs. virus anxiety: Nuu-Chah-Nulth council resists opening to visitors

Tourism vs. virus anxiety: Nuu-Chah-Nulth council resists opening to visitors

B.C. Premiere concerned tourism will stall if First Nations close communities
B.C. endorses plan to encourage NHL to make Vancouver a hub city

B.C. endorses plan to encourage NHL to make Vancouver a hub city

Plan would involve NHL teams being considered family units for quarantine purposes