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British Columbians are “extremely susceptible” to advance fee loan scams – one of the riskiest scams in Canada – to which they are losing at least $1,000 each, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

Fraser Health has detected an outbreak of Clostridioides difficile infection at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. The health authority added the outbreak to its list of current outbreaks on July 14.

Port Moody businesses expanding their spaces to accommodate physical distancing are getting a break from the city. At its meeting Tuesday, council unanimously passed a proposal introduced by Coun.

Ensuring families and people of different income levels can afford to live in Port Moody is “just the right thing to do,” says city councillor Amy Lubik.

Both Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health — where the majority of cases have occurred — say they've been able to trace the virus by treating it as if it only spreads through 'face-to-face' contact.

A warning to those quick to hit the "share" button on social media

Local foods, vegetables will be on sale outdoors at Leigh Square, Thursdays, starting tomorrow — Bring a mask, be prepared to do a health assessment

The injured man's girlfriend described the off-duty officer repeatedly punching and “stomping” on his chest and face, while two other witnesses, off-duty officers themselves, said the punches were in self-defence and they couldn't see exactly what happened.

That is, or course, before a soggy Friday prelude.

City to pass a bylaw delaying the annual September tax sale to 2021