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Amanda Wawryk

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Vancouver, WA, United States

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West Coast Duty Free says revenue down 97% in COVID-19 pandemic

West Coast Duty Free, which is on the Canadian side of the Pacific Highway border crossing, says revenue is down "in excess of 97 per cent." → Read More

Okanagan wineries ready to welcome out-of-town travellers

As British Columbians hit the road again, wineries in the Okanagan are excited to welcome back visitors -- but they still have some worries. → Read More

Vancouver couple woken up by intruder in city's West End

A Vancouver man says he and his partner were jolted awake by a stranger in their West End apartment early Thursday morning. → Read More

'Really?!' B.C. man 'flags' problem of dog-owners discarding poop

A local man is taking action against dog owners in Metro Vancouver who refuse to properly clean up after their four-legged friends. → Read More

Dead ducks found alongside illegally dumped drywall in Chilliwack nature reserve

A hazardous building materials inspector was looking for illegally dumped drywall when he came across six dead ducks wrapped in duct tape and plastic ties. → Read More

More Lower Mainland first-time home buyers looking to the suburbs: survey

A new BMO survey finds first-time buyers prefer the ability to purchase a larger home in the suburbs than the city to get more value for their money. → Read More

Majority of Canadians want COVID-19 vaccine, but misconceptions abound

As more Canadians await their turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine, a new poll finds there are still a lot of misconceptions and concerns. → Read More

B.C. long-hauler details struggles with symptoms, a year after COVID

A B.C. long hauler who believes he got COVID-19 in March 2020 says he doesn't qualify for clinics and programs because he never got a positive PCR test. → Read More

Many Canadians back at work say they feel safe, despite COVID-19

A new poll from Abacus Data done for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce looks into how people feel about where they are working amid the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More

Many Canadians not confident public spaces are being properly disinfected: poll

A new survey finds more than half of Canadians surveyed aren't confident public spaces are being properly disinfected against COVID-19. → Read More

The toll COVID-19 has had on our social lives

Much has changed in our lives because of COVID-19 over the past year, and friendships as well as our social lives are no exception. → Read More

'Disability Filibuster' Zoom-bombed with disturbing sounds, images

Another virtual event, the Disability Filibuster, has been Zoom-bombed with disturbing sounds and images -- the second time in less than a week. → Read More

Health minister says B.C. working to address paramedic concerns

As paramedics in B.C. say they are battling staffing shortages that are only getting worse, the health minister says officials are working to address concerns. → Read More

Shaming people who need to be rescued doesn't send right message: B.C. SAR manager

It has been an incredibly busy start to the year for Lower Mainland search and rescue crews. And while in many cases people are incredibly grateful for help, that's not always the case. → Read More

Don't post your official COVID-19 vaccine card online, BBB warns

Your COVID-19 vaccination record will include personal details which, if shared online, can be used by scammers to make fake records or steal your identity. → Read More

Canadian doctors call for more collaborative response to COVID-19 pandemic

As we mark one year since COVID-19 was first reported in Canada, doctors across the country are calling for a clear and focused plan for the future. → Read More

Life after COVID-19: What Canadians want to do most when the pandemic ends

A survey from the Angus Reid Institute is looking into what Canadians want to do most when pandemic restrictions have ended. → Read More

Langley woman launches Christmas card campaign for seniors in care

The memory living manager at Chartwell Langley Gardens has launched a Christmas card campaign to help lift spirits at the care home this holiday season. → Read More

Financial, health struggles worse in U.S. than Canada: study

Americans having a more difficult time than Canadians weathering financial and health challenges wrought by COVID-19, according to a new study by Angus Reid Institute. → Read More

Many Canadians feel they won't financially recover from COVID-19 pandemic

Many Canadians are raising concerns about their financial state, and feel they will never financially recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More