NDP MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale Bowinn Ma speaks on the importance of inclusivity with a jump in anti asian hate crimes during COVID-19.
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Jump in race related incidents targeting Asians in the Vancouver community during COVID-19
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All Provincial Parks in BC are closing to encourage social distancing
Provincial parks shut down due to pandemic in order to further help with social distancing just ahead of the long weekend. The province said the decision to close all parks was informed by feedback from the RCMP, local governments and search-and-rescue organizations.
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Group of First Nations want Supreme Court to hear appeal on Trans Mountain First Nations go to Supreme Court on pipeline case
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RCMP say man shot and killed in early morning attack in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. — RCMP say a man has been shot and killed in Surrey, B.C. Police say officers were called to the Whalley neighbourhood just before 1 a.m. for a report of shots fired.
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Finding ways to socialize while keeping distant? Loopholes not worth the risk
Setting up lawn chairs in driveways for socially-distant neighbourhood parties. Talking to one another from apartment building balconies. Driving to parking lots to chat from cars parked two metres apart.
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Sex. Drugs. Virus. Venezuela elites still party in pandemic
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