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BCTF says federal funding should be spent on physical distancing, smaller class sizes
The $242 million in federal funding earmarked for B.C.’s return to in-class instruction should be used to decrease class sizes and promote physical distancing, according to the B.C. Teachers...
Richmond brewery hosts virtual beer tasting happy hour
A brewing company headquartered in Richmond will host a virtual happy hour to unwind with friends during the COVID-19 pandemic. Old Abbey Ales, an Abbotsford brewery with its head office in...
YVR, WestJet team up to offer COVID-19 testing through new pilot program
Vancouver International Airport and WestJet are launching a new pilot program which will make COVID-19 testing available to WestJet passengers on select departing flights out of YVR. The two...
Vancouver Aquarium to close to the public indefinitely due to pandemic
The operators of the Vancouver Aquarium announced today it was closing the facility to the public indefinitely. Ocean Wise said it will "temporarily pause public programming" at the aquarium...
MP: Federal funding of $242m for B.C. school restart plan 'flexible' in use
The federal government’s contribution of $242 million to the B.C. education system is a “flexible” fund to help schools in their restart plans, according to the MP who made the announcement on...
8 children in B.C. hospitalized with suspected inflammatory disorder linked to COVID-19
B.C. has reported its first suspected cases of a rare inflammatory disorder that's been associated with COVID-19 in some parts of the world. Eight children were diagnosed with suspected Multisystem...
Tilbury LNG plant asks to release more sulphur dioxide
FortisBC is applying to Metro Vancouver to increase its maximum permitted sulphur dioxide emissions eight-fold – from 3.4 tonnes per year to 28 tonnes per year – at its Tilbury liquefied natural gas...
Could llamas help fight COVID-19? A Richmond company and Canadian biotech coalition hope so
51 genetic sequences released for free in hopes of accelerating treatment development
Burberry, new brands to join McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
Those looking for an update to their fall wardrobe will have more choices to choose from this fall. Richmond’s McArthurGlen Designer Outlet revealed that Burberry and several luxury brands will be...
Masks to be mandatory at Superstore, No Frills locations across B.C.
The rule goes into effect Aug. 29