BC government providing all distilleries with permission to produce hand sanitizer
"Everyone must do their part to fight COVID-19."
IOC is now seriously considering postponing the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
A decision will be made within four weeks, and cancellation is not a scenario.
Local residents want White Rock Pier closed to help prevent coronavirus spread
"Social distancing is not being taken seriously and is blatantly being ignored."
Rainfall in Metro Vancouver this week could encourage social distancing
The weather is finally on our side to get people to stay home. đźŹ
BC Housing temporarily bans any evictions for subsidized and social housing
Evictions would likely place a greater burden on other social services.
BC Ferries ridership falls by 40%, prompting reduced frequencies throughout April
Reduced services for Metro Vancouver to Vancouver Island routes throughout April.
BC government issues warning for Asian giant hornets in Metro Vancouver
These invasive species are nearly 4 cm in length.
TransLink implements free bus transit and rear-door boarding
Metro Vancouver has free bus services until further notice.
Ferries in False Creek and New Westminster suspend their operations
"Social distancing simply isn’t possible on a 6 metre ferry."
BC Ferries reduces food service options even further to promote social distancing
A minimal level of food and retail services has been retained.
Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister being tested for coronavirus
He recently returned from Europe, and is now self-isolating.
BC Transit offering free rides on Victoria and Nanaimo services during pandemic
And rear door boarding to allow social distancing.
Metro Vancouver real estate brokers cancelling open houses
The real estate industry is changing its operations in response to coronavirus.
Indigo to temporarily close all of its bookstores
Free deliveries for online orders are being offered.
BC Ferries to temporarily allow passengers on closed car decks starting today
Transport Canada has changed the regulations to help fight COVID-19.
Nordstrom closing all stores to help prevent the spread of coronavirus
All luxury department stores and Nordstrom Rack locations are closed.
Donnelly, Keg, and Cactus Club restaurants shut down over coronavirus
The Keg alone employs 10,000 people.
Cineplex closes all theatres across Canada due to coronavirus
Over 160 theatres, plus The Rec Room and Playdium attractions, are closed.