Germany increases physical distancing with ban on groups of over 2 people
German chancellor Angela Merkel is now in isolation after her doctor tested positive for coronavirus.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 24, 2020
Cineplex is temporarily laying off its employees during closure
And senior executives will take an 80% salary cut.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 23, 2020
City of Vancouver to temporarily discontinue some parking enforcement
Parking enforcement officers could be redeployed to critical functions.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 23, 2020
BC Ferries confirms one worker has tested positive for coronavirus
The crew member worked on the Spirit of British Columbia.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 23, 2020
Facebook donating 720,000 masks to healthcare workers
This was the company's stockpile during the California wildfires.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 23, 2020
33 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Alberta
This brings Alberta's total to 259 cases.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 23, 2020
TransLink reduces frequencies across services due to plummeting demand
Frequency reductions on buses, SkyTrain, and SeaBus.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 23, 2020
WestJet cuts its domestic flight frequencies by a further 50%
The changes will last for at least a month.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 23, 2020
City of Vancouver to set fines, penalties on businesses violating coronavirus measures
"Many people still think the rules do not apply to them. So we're done asking nicely," said Mayor Stewart.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 22, 2020
Nova Scotia bans groups of more than 5 people as state of emergency declared
$1,000 fines for violating social distance, and mandatory 14-day self-isolation for all visitors.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 22, 2020
BC government providing all distilleries with permission to produce hand sanitizer
"Everyone must do their part to fight COVID-19."
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 22, 2020
IOC is now seriously considering postponing the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
A decision will be made within four weeks, and cancellation is not a scenario.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 22, 2020
Local residents want White Rock Pier closed to help prevent coronavirus spread
"Social distancing is not being taken seriously and is blatantly being ignored."
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 22, 2020
Rainfall in Metro Vancouver this week could encourage social distancing
The weather is finally on our side to get people to stay home. 🏠
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 22, 2020
BC Housing temporarily bans any evictions for subsidized and social housing
Evictions would likely place a greater burden on other social services.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 21, 2020
BC Ferries ridership falls by 40%, prompting reduced frequencies throughout April
Reduced services for Metro Vancouver to Vancouver Island routes throughout April.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 20, 2020
BC government issues warning for Asian giant hornets in Metro Vancouver
These invasive species are nearly 4 cm in length.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 20, 2020
TransLink implements free bus transit and rear-door boarding
Metro Vancouver has free bus services until further notice.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 19, 2020

















