"Very few" medical conditions that prevent ability to wear a mask: Dr. Henry
But "there are things that may make it challenging or difficult for people."
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 9, 2020
Canada Post says start Christmas shopping now to avoid delivery delays
The corporation is "planning for a Christmas season like no other."
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 8, 2020
A quarter of Metro Vancouver businesses "don’t expect to survive" the next 12 months
"Many businesses in Greater Vancouver are hanging by a thread."
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 8, 2020
Nearly half of parents would accept "less rigorous" testing of coronavirus vaccine: study
According to researchers at UBC.
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 8, 2020
Impaired hit-and-run driver may have also violated Quarantine Act: VPD
The driver was also unlicensed.
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 8, 2020
Six Americans fined a combined $4,500 in Canada for not following coronavirus rules
In a pair of unrelated incidents.
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 7, 2020
BC SPCA rescues mother dog who was beaten, force-fed drugs and alcohol
She was rescued along with her 10 puppies.
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 7, 2020
Vancouver's temporary patios will stay open through the winter
And right through until next fall.
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 7, 2020
Plastic bags, straws will be banned in Canada by the end of next year
As well as plastic cutlery and other single-use items.
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 7, 2020
BC Green Party pledges $500/month for families with stay at-home parent, children under 3
As well as increased funding for childcare programs.
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 6, 2020
BC voters promised $1,000 payment as part of BC NDP plan
In the form of a one-time direct deposit.
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 6, 2020
First rapid antigen coronavirus test approved by Health Canada
The test can produce results "in about 20 minutes."
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 6, 2020
BC NDP Leader John Horgan promises free coronavirus vaccine if elected
Once one is approved and available.
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 6, 2020
Schools aren't "amplifying" coronavirus transmission: Dr. Henry
"Students still make up less than 10% of our total cases in the province."
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 6, 2020
BC Green Party promises $1 billion for mental health support if elected
Over a four-year period.
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 5, 2020
BC Green Party promises $500 million to support renters
With the goal that "by 2030, everyone has a home that they can afford."
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 5, 2020
Man assaults two Vancouver paramedics with fire extinguisher
While the paramedics were responding to a call.
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 2, 2020
Man suffers gunshot wound, another pepper-sprayed at Strathcona Park
The events occurred within a day of each other.
- Eric Zimmer
- Oct 2, 2020

















