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Canada's big banks, credit union announce mortgage payment deferrals

Big Six and Vancity offering up to six months payment free for mortgage holders unable to make payments due to pandemic

Mar 18, 2020 7:41 AM Read more >

B.C.'s search and rescue groups urge safety as people use the outdoors for social distancing

As people flock to the great outdoors in order to practice social distancing, B.C.'s search and rescue groups are reminding everyone to plan ahead and stay safe while adventuring.

Mar 18, 2020 6:03 AM Read more >

B.C. declares state of emergency over COVID-19 to help maintain services

VANCOUVER — Solicitor General Mike Farnworth is declaring a state of emergency in British Columbia to allow the preservation of supply chains delivering groceries and other essential items.

Mar 18, 2020 5:58 AM Read more >

Vancouver tech entrepreneur creates online tool to assist those most impacted by COVID-19

Website connects vulnerable members of community with volunteers

Mar 18, 2020 4:16 AM Read more >

Pandemic 'widespread' in Vancouver as testing capacity fails needs: B.C. doctor

COVID-19 is here. "Test, test, test," says WHO. Every household should self-isolate now: Family doc

Mar 18, 2020 3:20 AM Read more >

Need for blood donations goes on despite crisis

As people follow doctors' orders to stay home, those who depend on donated blood—and public-health officials—are urging donors to keep giving. Caroline Lennox has a compromised immune system, making her more vulnerable to COVID-19.

Mar 18, 2020 3:18 AM Read more >

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

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says 'extraordinary measures' include extending tax deadlines, wage subsidies and income support, moratorium on student loan payments

Mar 18, 2020 2:28 AM Read more >

COVID-19: Public health emergency declared in B.C.; 3 more deaths

Province has 83 new cases, bringing total to 186; bars ordered to close

Mar 17, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

Three different groups rescued from same icy section of West Vancouver trail

What goes up must come down. But sometimes that's easier said than done, as three separate hiking groups discovered Saturday when they became stranded on an icy section of trail on Eagle Bluffs above Horseshoe Bay.

Mar 17, 2020 8:58 AM Read more >

B.C. Ferries passengers can stay in their vehicles on all decks

In response to customer demand during the COVID-19 outbreak, B.C. Ferries has announced that passengers have the option of isolating themselves in their vehicles on enclosed car decks as well as open decks.

Mar 17, 2020 7:20 AM Read more >