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• Coronavirus: TransLink service cuts make ‘no sense,’ union says

  'one of the options I heard was cuts as high as 70 per cent'

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2020
• B.C. physiotherapists offering remote services to clients during coronavirus pandemic

  As many industries reel from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, physiotherapists are adapting the way they deliver services to stay connected with clients in need of treatment.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2020
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• Vancouver Aquarium faces bankruptcy amid coronavirus shutdown

  "This is a disaster. Eighty-five per cent of our revenue comes from aquarium operations," Ocean Wise president and CEO Lasse Gustavsson said.

  Economy

  Apr 16, 2020
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• Physical distancing: B.C. drug users can now access medication more safely

  The coronavirus pandemic has elevated concerns about the health of drug users who may find it difficult to adhere to physical-distancing guidelines.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2020
• Coronavirus: TransLink facing insolvency by June without assistance, says Mayors’ Council chair

  TransLink is asking government for emergency funding to cover mounting losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Politics

  Apr 14, 2020
• Tofino, B.C., looks ahead to May long weekend after quiet Easter during COVID-19

  In an effort to prevent an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the Vancouver Island surf town of Tofino turned to public messaging and a police checkpoint on the highway.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2020
• Coronavirus: Mill in Chilliwack, B.C., ramps up production to meet flour demand

  'There's such a demand right now, people baking at home, that stores just can't keep it on the shelves.'

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2020
• Vancouver School Board taking flexible approach amid closures due to coronavirus pandemic

  The Vancouver School Board says it has been taking a flexible approach to online learning due to the new coronavirus pandemic.

  Education

  Apr 9, 2020
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• Mild weather bringing an early start to allergy season in B.C.

  'I've had patients start to question whether or not the symptoms are the beginning of a virus versus their allergies,' says Vancouver allergist Dr. Joanne Yeung.

  Health

  Apr 9, 2020
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• British Columbians turn to faith in face of coronavirus pandemic

  "We've seen upward of 20,000 to 30,000 people joining us online."

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2020
• B.C. dairy producers scramble to adapt amid coronavirus pandemic

  BC Dairy general manager Jeremy Dunn told CKNW's Simi Sara that the industry is trying to adapt as quickly as possible.

  Economy

  Apr 7, 2020
• B.C. wildfire season approaches amid coronavirus pandemic

  The B.C. Wildfire Service is ramping up its spring training program as wildfire season approaches, but it will be a very different process due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2020
• B.C. epidemiologist warns not to get complacent over coronavirus as Easter approaches

  "If people see positive signs maybe they think we've done what we need to do and we can go back to normal and we're really not at that stage yet."

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2020
• Coronavirus: Vancouver cemetery asks public to go elsewhere for leisure activity

  With many public spaces and recreational facilities closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Vancouver's Mountain View Cemetery is asking people to stay away.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2020
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• Coronavirus pandemic increases demand for private security services in B.C.

  "We're actively hiring, we're hiring today, we continue to hire every day."

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2020
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• OPP implement Operation Impact for the long weekend

  As of Oct. 1, the OPP says 156 people have died in this year crashes linked to the Big 4: aggressive driving, alcohol or drug use, inattentive driving and lack of proper seat belt use.

  Traffic

  Oct 5, 2018
• What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday in London

  It's time to stock up for the long weekend, here's a look at what's open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday. 

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2018
• Woman, 82, killed in collision between scooter, pickup truck in Woodstock

  The 82-year-old Woodstock woman was pronounced dead in hospital. Her name has not been released. The driver of the pickup truck did not sustain any injuries. 

  Traffic

  Sep 27, 2018
• OPP raising alarm rising road fatalities due to lack of seatbelt use

  Penalties for driving without a seatbelt can reach up to $1,000 and two demerit points.

  Traffic

  Sep 26, 2018
• Over 2,800 jobs up for grabs at London’s Agriplex Tuesday

  Employers in attendance are looking for a combined 2,800 employees in industries ranging from food processing to cannabis.

  Economy

  Sep 25, 2018
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• Police identify elderly pedestrian killed in north-east London crash

  The collision happened around 8:15 p.m. Sunday, in the area of Huron Street and Sorrel Road.

  Traffic

  Sep 24, 2018
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• Wind advisory issued for London and area

  Forecasters say the area could experience gusts of 70-80 km/h Friday afternoon and evening. Wind speeds could spike during the thunderstorms forecast for the evening.

  Weather

  Sep 21, 2018
• Annual London ‘Big Bike Giveaway’ hits 5-year mark

  Since 2014, Big Bike Giveaway has given out over 750 bikes to the community, for free.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2018
• Hurricane Florence grounds fighter jets at London airport

  A number of aircraft from last weekend's airshow have extended their stay at the London International Airport as Hurricane Florence barrels towards the U.S. East Coast.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2018
• Lawson Health Research Institute to receive federal funding for homelessness prevention

  The parliamentary secretary to the minister of Families, Children and Social Development will be in London Monday to announce funding for the Lawson Health Research Institute.

  Health

  Sep 10, 2018