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10-year-old girl bitten by bear while walking on North Vancouver trail

10-year-old girl bitten by bear while walking on North Vancouver trail

A 10-year-old girl was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a bear bit her leg while she was out walking with her family at Rice Lake yesterday. The incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m., according to the B.C.
Restaurant staff should be required to wear masks, says restaurant group president

Restaurant staff should be required to wear masks, says restaurant group president

The president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association says it's time association members made it mandatory for all staff to wear face masks.

Metro Vancouver parks see massive increase in visits this year

Park use is up 85% at Colony Farm in Coquitlam, 67% at Belcarra and 35% at Minnekhada in Port Coquitlam
How many cases of COVID-19 are there in the Tri-Cities?

How many cases of COVID-19 are there in the Tri-Cities?

It's both complicated and unclear.
UPDATE: Coquitlam Centre Aritzia set to reopen after COVID-19-triggered closure

UPDATE: Coquitlam Centre Aritzia set to reopen after COVID-19-triggered closure

The store will open Saturday, July 25, according to a company spokesperson.
Burnaby doctor seeks injunction, says minister endangering public without mandatory mask policy

Burnaby doctor seeks injunction, says minister endangering public without mandatory mask policy

Dr. Wei Li is applying for a court injunction to stop the opening of the B.C. economy until there are mandatory mask rules in place for indoor spaces.
Port Moody considers spending $35,000 on urban farming program

Port Moody considers spending $35,000 on urban farming program

Port Moody could be going into the farming business. At its meeting Tuesday, city council will consider a plan to establish locations for the planting of vegetables and fruit at city hall, Pioneer Park and in front of the Arts Centre.

Up to 70% of Coquitlam residents support COVID-19 surcharge: poll

Roughly two-thirds of respondents said a 5% to 10% price increase is reasonable to help the businesses struggling with things like reduced capacity and enhanced cleaning protocols, particularly if it meant an increase in service, like delivery
Special report: Protecting seniors’ homes from the pandemic's next wave

Special report: Protecting seniors’ homes from the pandemic's next wave

High death toll in care facilities for the elderly has put spotlight on system’s deep vulnerabilities
How B.C. parents are prepping U.S.-bound students during the pandemic

How B.C. parents are prepping U.S.-bound students during the pandemic

The prospect of travelling to the U.S. can be particularly anxiety-provoking for those with a son or daughter headed off to an American school in the fall. Here's how two B.C. families coped.