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Here's what you need to know for community centre voting day Saturday

Here's what you need to know for community centre voting day Saturday

Saturday, Sept. 12 is the community centre referendum from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here's what you need to know.
‘It’s restored my faith in humanity’: How Bowen reacted to two businesses' COVID cases

‘It’s restored my faith in humanity’: How Bowen reacted to two businesses' COVID cases

Bowen Island Kayak Shop and Branch on Bowen each had an employee test positive for COVID-19 last week. While both chose to disclose their situations to the community, neither was required to by health authorities
Bowen parents concerned about high school students' ferry commute

Bowen parents concerned about high school students' ferry commute

With students returning to school this week, Bowen’s youth are facing a pinch point most B.C. teenagers don’t need to worry about: the ferry commute. Most of the island’s teenagers get on the 7:30 a.m.
Firefighters investigate cause of Deep Cove wildfire

Firefighters investigate cause of Deep Cove wildfire

District of North Vancouver firefighters are investigating possible causes this morning after spending several tense hours battling a wildfire that broke out in a forested area near Deep Cove Wednesday night.
Environment Canada issues two 'special weather' statements for Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada issues two 'special weather' statements for Metro Vancouver

Daytime maximum temperatures are forecast to be 5 to 10 degrees above seasonal through Friday.
Children need parents to stay calm and set routine: UBC prof

Children need parents to stay calm and set routine: UBC prof

Children are reassured by routines, Wendy Hall says, because they're not always wondering what's going to happen next. "Boundaries make them feel safer."
'It's bedtime': Tips on helping your children get the sleep they need

'It's bedtime': Tips on helping your children get the sleep they need

Here's how to avoid activities that keep children awake and establish routines that help them fall asleep
Dr. Henry: Halloween isn't cancelled this year, but 'it's just going to look different'

Dr. Henry: Halloween isn't cancelled this year, but 'it's just going to look different'

'Absolutely we can still have Halloween,' says B.C.'s top doctor
BC Ferries passengers must leave vehicles on enclosed decks beginning Sept. 30

BC Ferries passengers must leave vehicles on enclosed decks beginning Sept. 30

VICTORIA — BC Ferries passengers will no longer be allowed to remain in their vehicles during sailings on major routes in order to self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Free mental-health support for B.C. post-secondary students

Free mental-health support for B.C. post-secondary students

Post-secondary students beginning or returning to school this fall are reminded they can get access to free 24-hour mental-health counselling and referral services when needed.