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Isolation bad for humans wired to be social, neuroscientist says

Isolation bad for humans wired to be social, neuroscientist says

If you’re feeling a little bit slower these days, you might be able to blame it on biology. That’s because isolation is bad for the brain, says University of Victoria neuroscientist Olav Krigolson. “People have trouble focusing.
Survey: Almost half of Canadians struggled to buy necessities during pandemic

Survey: Almost half of Canadians struggled to buy necessities during pandemic

A nationwide survey has revealed more than half of Canadian adults have struggled to purchase basic necessities in the wake of COVID-19 panic-buying sweeping the nation. That’s an estimated 16.
As Port Moody businesses flounder, contest will reward those shopping local

As Port Moody businesses flounder, contest will reward those shopping local

Prizes of Port Moody & Co. t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies being offered to residents who profess their love for shopping locally during COVID-19 pandemic
Free hand sanitizer refills on Saturday in Port Moody

Free hand sanitizer refills on Saturday in Port Moody

Social distancing procedures will be in place when Stellava Ventures helps Port Moody residents refill hand sanitizer containers at its proposed cannabis shop
Terry Fox Marathon of Hope remembered by his brother

Terry Fox Marathon of Hope remembered by his brother

Forty years ago Fox, a Port Coquitlam resident, set out on his Marathon of Hope, today his efforts have helped raise $800 million for cancer research
Virgin River romance series has Port Coquitlam connections

Virgin River romance series has Port Coquitlam connections

Local businesses get their 15 minutes of fame in popular Netflix show but COVID-19 expected to slow production of many popular shows
Easter traditions around the world

Easter traditions around the world

Easter is celebrated in North America with chocolate eggs and the Easter bunny visiting children. Although Easter is observed around the world, different countries celebrate it with their own traditions.
Baby monitor donation will help Port Moody nurses check in on COVID-19 patients

Baby monitor donation will help Port Moody nurses check in on COVID-19 patients

Local supporters of a Scottish soccer club are helping nurses at Eagle Ridge Hospital do their jobs more safely.
Newborns behind glass as COVID-19 forces isolation

Newborns behind glass as COVID-19 forces isolation

Visits with baby Henry must be conducted on the front porch as family stays in quarantine as part of province-wide measures to stop the spread of the deadly virus
Pandemic sparks flurry of calls from jail for bail

Pandemic sparks flurry of calls from jail for bail

In the past month, Victoria criminal lawyer Mike Munro has been besieged by calls from clients at the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre who want to get bail as quickly as possible. “They’re worried,” Munro said.