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BC SPCA moves its summer animal camps online

BC SPCA moves its summer animal camps online

For 2020, the BC SPCA has moved its popular summer animal camps online. “Kids are invited to join the SPCA for a fun-filled, week-long Summer Session that is all about animals,” says Paula Neuman, BC SPCA humane education manager.
If you receive 'free' Amazon packages, it's likely a 'brushing' scam

If you receive 'free' Amazon packages, it's likely a 'brushing' scam

So, you got some unexpected and unordered free stuff from Amazon delivered right to your doorstep. Don't celebrate.
Coquitlam hotel housing homeless during COVID-19 pandemic

Coquitlam hotel housing homeless during COVID-19 pandemic

Tri-Cities people with compromised health who are homeless are given rooms to help them physical distance during the pandemic
Port Coquitlam buys Elk’s Hall in strategic downtown purchase

Port Coquitlam buys Elk’s Hall in strategic downtown purchase

Building next to Leigh Square provides options as the city looks to revitalize downtown — mayor
B.C. COVID-19 infection rate among lowest on continent

B.C. COVID-19 infection rate among lowest on continent

A new serology survey that shows less than one per cent of the population was infected with COVID-19 in the first wave of the pandemic is a reason to celebrate the province’s gains, but not to become complacent, says the lead researcher. B.C.
More like a prison visit than a happy reunion, says Port Coquitlam wife

More like a prison visit than a happy reunion, says Port Coquitlam wife

Separated from each other for four months, one Port Coquitlam senior says 15 minutes, once a week is hardly enough for a husband struggling with dementia in a local seniors home.
B.C.'s hands tied on issue of COVID safety on flights, Horgan says

B.C.'s hands tied on issue of COVID safety on flights, Horgan says

B.C.’s hands appear to be tied when it comes to the emerging issue of air travel safety in the face of COVID-19 after premier John Horgan said the province cannot force airlines to change how they conduct business.
79% of Canadians think face masks should be mandatory in public places

79% of Canadians think face masks should be mandatory in public places

The poll also finds that nearly three quarters of Canadians agree that they support vaccinations against COVID-19 being mandatory once a vaccine is developed.
Passengers warned over COVID exposure on two more flights through YVR

Passengers warned over COVID exposure on two more flights through YVR

One flight came from South Korea and another left to Edmonton
Family of Canada Day Lotto millionaire thought he was joking

Family of Canada Day Lotto millionaire thought he was joking

Surinderpal Gill has been playing the lottery since he came to Canada 26 years ago, and after winning Lotto 6/49’s $1 million Guaranteed Prize on Canada Day this year, he’ll always have fond memories about July 1.