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Coquitlam Canucks play-by-play man joins effort to brighten moods

Brendan Batchelor, a graduate of Charles Best secondary in Coquitlam, is the Vancouver Canucks' play-by-play broadcaster and is calling other events on Twitter during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 25, 2020 5:01 AM Read more >

Federal government repackages EI support benefit for workers affected by novel coronavirus

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit will provide workers with $2,000 a month for the next four months

Mar 25, 2020 2:17 AM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 figures rise to 617, up 145

B.C. now has 617 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up 145 from Sunday night. Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s chief medical health officer, revealed, however, on Tuesday afternoon that there were no new deaths related to the virus. In B.C.

Mar 24, 2020 11:47 AM Read more >

B.C. nurses demand mandatory social isolation

Squamish healthcare worker signs open letter calling for shutdown of non-essential workplaces

Mar 24, 2020 10:37 AM Read more >

On hold: Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021

TOKYO — The IOC announced a first-of-its-kind postponement of the Summer Olympics on Tuesday, bowing to the realities of a coronavirus pandemic that is shutting down daily life around the globe and making planning for a massive worldwide gather

Mar 24, 2020 2:57 AM Read more >

Construction work can continue under COVID-19 restrictions

B.C. Building Trades concerned about worker safety at large projects like Site C

Mar 24, 2020 2:45 AM Read more >

If you have spare masks, gloves — share them with healthcare workers

Operation Protect seeks to collect supplies of personal protective equipment to give to frontline workers in the fight against the novel coronavirus

Mar 24, 2020 2:00 AM Read more >

COVID-19 a 'devastating blow' to mountain towns that rely on tourism

Some businesses may never re-open says CEO of Banff-Lake Louise Tourism

Mar 23, 2020 8:50 AM Read more >

B.C. records three new COVID-19 deaths, 48 new cases

Six long-term care facilities in the province have COVID-19 cases

Mar 23, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

B.C. introduces $5-billion COVID-19 economic response plan

The B.C. government has introduced a $5-billion COVID-19 action plan to address immediate needs in the B.C. economy. The response includes $2.8 billion to support individuals and services, and $2.

Mar 23, 2020 6:29 AM Read more >