New BC conflict resolution service settles self-isolation rental housing disputes
Close proximity can lead to fights between renters, roommates, and landlords. 😬
Inside the Vancouver Convention Centre hospital (PHOTOS)
The 271-bed field hospital is now ready to accept patients.
West Vancouver adding separated lanes to its Seawalk for physical distancing
New separated eastbound and westbound lanes with a 6-ft gap.
TransLink suspends U-Pass program for post-secondary students
Refunds could be provided for the April U-Pass ⚠️
City of Coquitlam temporarily lays off 800 employees
The city has also delayed the utility bill deadline to September.
Arc’teryx to manufacture and source 90,000 surgical gowns for BC hospitals
"Our entire team wants to help this effort." 🙏🏻
Metrotown hotel opening all 169 guest rooms to hospital workers for free
A free, safe, and comfortable home for hospital workers who need to stay away from their families.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival is cancelled for 2020
One of Vancouver's largest summer events is not going ahead.
Twitter CEO to donate $1 billion towards global coronavirus relief efforts
This is 28% of his personal wealth.
Urgent donations needed to buy $102K of machines for Richmond Hospital
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for machines to help treat COVID-19 patients.
Vancouver to allow virtual public involvement in council meetings and public hearings
The public will be able to provide their feedback to city council in new ways.
White Rock closes its waterfront to reduce the number of visitors
This is in addition to the closure of the White Rock Pier.
Vancouver police urge businesses to take proactive measures to deter theft (PHOTOS)
VPD has also dramatically increased its officer numbers dealing with property crime.
Vancouver film industry supplier offering battery power for hospital equipment
A single battery can power several ventilators for 24 hours.
Port Coquitlam cancels 2020 property tax hike, extends utility fee deadlines
The city is providing relief to residents and small businesses.
Canadian company to make up to 200,000 masks every day
It'll be the first company in Canada to produce N95 respirators.
City of Surrey green lights infrastructure projects, building permits to create jobs
This includes new sidewalks to improve walkability, and 61 social housing units for the homeless.
FortisBC offering 3-month bill deferrals for residential and small business customers
Payment forgiveness will also be considered.