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Renters’ mental health ‘deteriorating’ as B.C. evictions ban ends: survey

Renters’ mental health ‘deteriorating’ as B.C. evictions ban ends: survey

With the province-wide ban on evictions for non-payment of rent set to end Sept. 1, the mental health of renters is “deteriorating,” according to a tenants rights group.
Canucks’ fans land in COVID-19 penalty box

Canucks’ fans land in COVID-19 penalty box

Despite repeated requests from Delta police and Surrey RCMP to celebrate Canucks’ victories on Scott Road and 72 nd in a safe and socially-distanced manner, several fans are not getting the message.
One in three people avoiding health-care workers during pandemic: UBC study

One in three people avoiding health-care workers during pandemic: UBC study

Many people who show support for healthcare workers with nightly noise-making also avoid healthcare workers throughout the day.
Airbnb bans parties and groups over 16 people amid public health concerns

Airbnb bans parties and groups over 16 people amid public health concerns

Accommodation provider says it will consider legal action if necessary
Use glitter to teach kids about COVID spread, say paramedics

Use glitter to teach kids about COVID spread, say paramedics

Ambulance paramedics are offering some tips to help kids and parents with COVID-19. As B.C.
Manitoba mandates more mask use, COVID-19 numbers continue to grow

Manitoba mandates more mask use, COVID-19 numbers continue to grow

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is requiring more people to use masks as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise. Starting Sept. 1, all visitors to health-care facilities will be required to wear non-medical masks upon entering.
Truckers' fears of U.S. pandemic trip up a sector suffering amid recession

Truckers' fears of U.S. pandemic trip up a sector suffering amid recession

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, trucker Dave Wye had to think long and hard about whether he was willing to stay on the front lines. The 54-year-old, a second-generation long-haul driver from Windsor, Ont.
Truckers' fears of U.S. pandemic trip up a sector suffering amid recession

Truckers' fears of U.S. pandemic trip up a sector suffering amid recession

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, trucker Dave Wye had to think long and hard about whether he was willing to stay on the front lines. The 54-year-old, a second-generation long-haul driver from Windsor, Ont.
Truckers' fears of U.S. pandemic trip up a sector suffering amid recession

Truckers' fears of U.S. pandemic trip up a sector suffering amid recession

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, trucker Dave Wye had to think long and hard about whether he was willing to stay on the front lines. The 54-year-old, a second-generation long-haul driver from Windsor, Ont.
Bubble fatigue cited as mental challenge during NHL playoffs

Bubble fatigue cited as mental challenge during NHL playoffs

The hotels might be posh, their amenities and service first rate, and yet life inside the NHL’s two playoff bubbles isn’t exactly glamorous.