"Now is not the time to come to Whistler," says resort town mayor
"Our focus right now is on the health and safety of our community."
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 25, 2020
BC Ferries implements 1.5% fuel rebate benefiting passengers
BC Ferries is passing on fuel cost savings due to the collapse of global fuel prices.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 25, 2020
$5.1 million given to UBC to pursue coronavirus research
The feds just added $2.3 million more.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 25, 2020
Homeless modular housing project near Trout Lake reaches completion
58 homes for the homeless, just in time for the pandemic.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 25, 2020
Metro Vancouver municipalities giving $500 fines for illegal sales of essential supplies
Cracking down on those selling the goods from their home, car, or roadside stand.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 25, 2020
TransLink implements free fares on HandyDART until further notice
TransLink's door-to-door service is used by the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 25, 2020
Playland opening date delayed by at least one month
A June opening is now targeted.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 24, 2020
Two taxi companies in Metro Vancouver are temporarily shutting down
"We must be agile in our response to this unfolding crisis."
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 24, 2020
Some daily West Coast Express trains cancelled until further notice
Ridership on TransLink's commuter rail service has dropped 80%.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 24, 2020
TransLink offering partial refunds for March monthly pass
Unused funds from the March monthly pass can be put to future use.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 24, 2020
Surrey to create enforcement measures and penalties for coronavirus violations
Surrey is currently discouraging gatherings of over 10 people.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 24, 2020
No, please don't flush your disposable wipes down the toilet
Protect your building and city's sewer system during the pandemic.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 24, 2020
City of Vancouver staff reviewing building permits from home for now
But the city will be slowing down this work over the coming days.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 24, 2020
Germany increases physical distancing with ban on groups of over 2 people
German chancellor Angela Merkel is now in isolation after her doctor tested positive for coronavirus.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 24, 2020
Cineplex is temporarily laying off its employees during closure
And senior executives will take an 80% salary cut.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 23, 2020
City of Vancouver to temporarily discontinue some parking enforcement
Parking enforcement officers could be redeployed to critical functions.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 23, 2020
BC Ferries confirms one worker has tested positive for coronavirus
The crew member worked on the Spirit of British Columbia.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 23, 2020
Facebook donating 720,000 masks to healthcare workers
This was the company's stockpile during the California wildfires.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 23, 2020

















