North Van RCMP warns of a new COVID-19 scam
March 27, 2020North Shore
The North Vancouver RCMP is warning the public about a new COVID-19 scam.
COVID-19: Farmers’ markets in BC will go online
March 27, 2020BC/Canada
The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) is helping markets move online to provide consumers with locally grown food products due to COVID-19.
BC Hydro cancels planned power outages, stops disconnections
March 26, 2020BC/Canada
BC Hydro says it will be cancelling all power outages in the province, except in the case of an emergency.
Fundraiser for N95 masks so nurses can work at Lynn Valley centre
March 26, 2020North Shore
A Vancouver pharmacist has started a fundraiser to get N95 masks for nurses at the Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver.
London Drugs dedicates shopping hour for front-line workers
March 26, 2020North Shore
London Drugs is dedicating one hour of store timing for health care workers and first responders.
BC bans resale of medical supplies and essential items
March 26, 2020BC/Canada
The Government of BC is banning the resale of food, medical supplies, personal protective equipment, cleaning and other essential supplies.
DNV hires park rangers to enforce social distancing
March 25, 2020North Shore
The District of North Vancouver will be hiring seasonal park rangers to enforce social distancing throughout local parks.
COVID-19: North Shore woman offers to keep cats for free
March 25, 2020North Shore
A North Shore cat boarding business is offering to take care of cats free of cost for those who may be ill, or have to attend to family out of town.
West Van cancels Bridge Festival
March 24, 2020North Shore
District of West Vancouver has cancelled the 2020 Bridge Festival due to COVID-19.
COVID-19: BC closes 16 provincial parks
March 24, 2020BC/Canada
BC is closing 16 provincial parks due to people not respecting social distancing guidelines.
North Van RCMP warns about COVID-19 scams
March 24, 2020North Shore
North Vancouver RCMP is warning people about a series of COVID-19 scams.
VCH will restrict access to hospital, care homes
March 23, 2020North Shore
Vancouver Coastal Health is restricting visitors to essential visits only at the hospital.
SPCA is offering 50% discount on adoption fees
March 23, 2020BC/Canada
The BC SPCA is offering half-price adoption fees for all animals in its facilities across the province from March 23 to March 27.
Lynn Canyon and Mount Fromme parking lots closed
March 23, 2020North Shore
District of North Vancouver has closed Mount Fromme and Lynn Canyon Park parking lots due to people not heeding the social distancing guidelines.
100 people have recovered from COVID-19 in BC
March 23, 2020BC/Canada
As many as 100 people in the province have recovered from COVID-19, the BC government announced today.
Restaurants allowed to offer liquor for delivery or take-out
March 22, 2020BC/Canada
BC government will allow restaurants to deliver liquor alongside the purchase of a meal.
West Van declares state of emergency
March 22, 2020North Shore
The District of West Vancouver has declared a State of Local Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Quarry Rock and Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge closed
March 21, 2020North Shore
District of North Vancouver has closed Quarry Rock and Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge until further notice.
Lynn Valley Care Centre to try voluntary chloroquine treatment for COVID-19
March 21, 2020North Shore
Vancouver Coastal Health will start treating COVID-19 patients at the Lynn Valley Care Centre with chloroquine, an anti-malaria drug. The
24 health care workers in BC affected by COVID-19
March 21, 2020BC/Canada
As many as 24 health care workers in BC have been affected by COVID-19 so far, according to Dr. Bonnie
One more death at Lynn Valley Care Centre from COVID-19
March 21, 2020North Shore
BC Government has announced 74 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total number of cases to 424 cases.
77 new cases of COVID-19 in BC
March 20, 2020BC/Canada
BC Government has announced 77 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, for a total of 348 cases.
Doctors sound alarm over shortages of supplies and equipment
March 20, 2020BC/Canada
More than 60 doctors have joined forces to launch a petition calling on the government to mount “a war-like effort”
Walmart Canada wants to hire 10,000
March 20, 2020BC/Canada
When a number of businesses are shutting down due to COVID-19, Walmart Canada is hiring. It wants to immediately hire
DNV shuts down all playgrounds in district parks
March 20, 2020North Shore
District of North Vancouver will close all public playgrounds in district parks, effective immediately.

























