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B.C. restaurants could lose up to 100,000 jobs over three months

B.C. restaurants could lose up to 100,000 jobs over three months

B.C.’s restaurant and food service industry is struggling with the economic consequences of COVID-19
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One business is booming in pandemic: groceries

One business is booming in pandemic: groceries

Port Coquitlam-based Meridian Meats has seen a jump in business of more than 100% over the last few weeks as people stock up on food due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Port Coquitlam to enforce B.C. order to close all salons and spas

Port Coquitlam to enforce B.C. order to close all salons and spas

The latest closure includes salons, spas, barber shops, massage parlours and tattoo shops — all under the umbrella of 'personal services'
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Sale of guns and ammo spike amid outbreak: Port Coquitlam seller

Sale of guns and ammo spike amid outbreak: Port Coquitlam seller

Local gun and ammunition shop says the surge in sales is driven by a combination of COVID-19 fears, the arrival of several hunting seasons and the fear the federal government will amend legislation to take away guns
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Lower Mainland doctors urge province to step up COVID-19 measures

Lower Mainland doctors urge province to step up COVID-19 measures

‘We need to act quickly and decisively to contain this virus…’
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Stop holding strata council meetings, open houses, says B.C. real estate regulator

Stop holding strata council meetings, open houses, says B.C. real estate regulator

Real Estate Council of British Columbia (RECBC) the latest in recommending an end to strata council meetings and open houses during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Locking up garbage to save bears’ lives in Port Coquitlam

Locking up garbage to save bears’ lives in Port Coquitlam

A housing complex in Port Coquitlam is working with other groups to build an enclosure for its garbage so bears can’t get in — and get killed
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B.C. announces 1 new death and 76 new COVID-19 cases, for total of 424

B.C. announces 1 new death and 76 new COVID-19 cases, for total of 424

Personal service establishments such as salons and tattoo parlours are ordered to close
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Province looks to protect renters from eviction

Province looks to protect renters from eviction

No one living in BC Housing buildings will be evicted because they can’t pay rent during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Vancouver counsellor offering free online group counselling session

Vancouver counsellor offering free online group counselling session

Increased isolation and uncertainty over the future can lead to feelings of anxiety and hopelessness
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