Emily Lazatin
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
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After spending a chilly night in B.C.’s mountains, a hiker wants to share his lessons
A hiker who recently found himself lost, alone and in need of a rescue on the North Shore earlier this week is now using his experience to hopefully help others. → Read More
TransLink gears up for increased ridership with pandemic restrictions set to ease
The transit authority said up to 90 per cent of regular users could be back on board by September, and staff are considering how that will shape staffing levels and overcrowding. → Read More
After B.C. church fined for holding service, some question if order violates Charter rights
The church was fined $2,300 as all in-person services are currently suspended until at least Dec. 7. → Read More
Sports, performing arts organizations in Chilliwack shut down as COVID-19 cases surge
Thirty people so far have tested positive for the virus at Capella Dance Academy, with the studio now voluntarily shut down. → Read More
Big demand in B.C. for seniors’ high-dose flu shot
Staff at doctors' offices and pharmacies are handing out doses of Fluzone HD almost as fast as they can stock them. → Read More
Hospitality workers rally in Vancouver over concerns they will lose their jobs
Michelle Travis of UniteHere Local 40 says there's concern that laid-off employees will be replaced with new hires who will be paid less. → Read More
Port of Vancouver planning legal action against homeless camp near CRAB Park
A spokesperson has not said if that will come in the form of an injunction against the campers. → Read More
B.C. woman fears father stuck in India following coronavirus nationwide lockdown
A B.C. woman is worried her father may be stranded in India after that country announced a full lockdown to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
U.S. schools install vape detectors, no interest from B.C. school districts
While anti-vaping measures are now in use in the U.S., administrators in B.C. high schools do not appear to share their American counterparts' concern. → Read More
Murdered B.C. girls left note for Santa, went sledding before killing, father testifies
WARNING: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some readers. → Read More
Surrey RCMP investigating Friday night shooting in Newton area
Officers reportedly found a man suffering from a gunshot wound in the 17300 block of 56 Avenue after responding to a call in the area of Mud Bay Park. → Read More
Langley stabbing sends one man to hospital
An ambulance responded to the call and found a 32-year-old-man who had appeared to have suffered a stab wound. → Read More
Surrey police report is ‘troubling’ after in-depth look, says Surrey First councillor
If the city were to follow neighboring municipal contracts, councillor Linda Annis says Surrey will have fewer cars on the road. → Read More
Coquitlam woman calls for cap on large cash payments to city hall
A Coquitlam woman wants her city to put a cap on cash payments to city hall, over worries they could be vulnerable to money laundering. → Read More
Residential Tenancy Branch sides with renters in Port Coquitlam renoviction case
Earlier this year, building owners handed out eviction notices, ordering about 100 renters to move out by the end of June for building upgrades. → Read More
Vandals target Mission Church with Satanic graffiti
Father George Edattukaran said vandals made their way around the church. → Read More
Metro Vancouver mayors call for sustainable annual transit funding
"What we are calling for is stable, secure funding on an annual basis to all urban municipalities across the country," said Mayors' Council chair Jonathan Cote. → Read More
Greater Vancouver home sales hit lowest point since 1986: Realtor
According to Steve Saretsky, unreleased numbers from the Canadian Real Estate Association show just a little over 1700 transactions last month. → Read More
More concerns about B.C. government’s plan to move private seniors care into health authorities
The changes will affect the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, the Fraser Health Authority, and the Island Health Authority. → Read More
Economic growth to slow in B.C. this year: Central 1 Credit Union
The credit union predicts a bumpy ride for the labour market this year and next. → Read More