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Western Toad migration study springs into action

Western Toad migration study springs into action

Squamish project's second research season set to begin
Tim Hortons temporarily stops accepting reusable cups amid COVID-19 concerns

Tim Hortons temporarily stops accepting reusable cups amid COVID-19 concerns

TORONTO — Tim Hortons says it will temporarily stop accepting reusable cups brought in by customers amid concerns about the novel coronavirus outbreak. The company has also put on hold plans it had to give away 1.
Gender discrimination is stubbornly persistent in B.C., poll suggests

Gender discrimination is stubbornly persistent in B.C., poll suggests

24% of Metro Vancouver women have experienced a "significant" or "moderate" amount of discrimination
New ICBC rules could lower insurance premiums

New ICBC rules could lower insurance premiums

If legislation passes, new rules will kick in starting May 2021
B.C. coronavirus cases climb to 21

B.C. coronavirus cases climb to 21

Updated: 4:30 p.m.
Condo owners face bankruptcies as insurance costs soar

Condo owners face bankruptcies as insurance costs soar

'You could lose your home'
B.C. Finance Minister Carole James has Parkinson's, won't seek re-election

B.C. Finance Minister Carole James has Parkinson's, won't seek re-election

VICTORIA — B.C. Finance Minister Carole James says she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and will not seek re-election next year.
A rare disease and an uncommon resilience

A rare disease and an uncommon resilience

After a rare disease reduced her to a catatonic state, Emily Chan made what one neurologist called a “remarkable” recovery. photo supplied Vancouver General Hospital She was a patient without a diagnosis.
Bank of Canada slashes overnight rate by 0.5% in response to coronavirus

Bank of Canada slashes overnight rate by 0.5% in response to coronavirus

Economic uncertainty prompts first 50-point cut since 2008 recession; could result in increased buying power pushing up real estate prices
Coronavirus spread could result in a million fewer travellers in 2020 at YVR

Coronavirus spread could result in a million fewer travellers in 2020 at YVR

Vancouver International Airport braces for a signifcant decline in travellers as the global aviation industry navigates challenges resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak.