Vancouver Coronavirus

• Accused Vancouver ‘makeshift nightclub’ host alleges ‘smear campaign’

  "The powers that be have also engaged in a smear campaign, which has affected my ability to work and earn a living," Mo Movassaghi wrote in a now-deactivated GoFundMe campaign.

  Crime

  Feb 4
• Public coronavirus exposures reported in B.C. in 2020

  This story will be regularly updated with exposures reported within a two-week period. 

  Health

  Jan 23
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• Anti-mask protesters cause disturbance on B.C. ferry ahead of Vancouver ‘freedom rally’

  A group of unmasked protesters became belligerent and harassed masked passengers on a morning sailing, according to BC Ferries.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2020
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• Several more COVID-19 exposures reported in B.C. schools

  The latest cases join a growing list of COVID-19 exposures in B.C. schools.

  Sep 19, 2020
• Vancouver council approves quarter-billion dollar capital budget cut amid COVID-19

  Several major projects have been deferred or scaled back, while others including significant upgrades to the Granville Street bridge will proceed.

  Economy

  Sep 19, 2020
• Controversial Stanley Park bike lane to be removed next weekend

  The creation of a bike lane was highly controversial as advocates for seniors and people with disabilities argued it reduced accessibility in the park.

  Health

  Sep 18, 2020
• QAnon conspiracy theorists, far-right group join Vancouver anti-mask rally

  Speaking to a crowd assembled at the Vancouver Art Gallery's North Plaza, organizer Ryan Kulbaba said the rally was in opposition to "government tyranny" and "government corruption."

  Health

  Sep 13, 2020
• B.C. reports 132 new COVID-19 cases, number of patients in hospital climbs again

  Active COVID-19 cases in British Columbia continued their steady upward climb, Friday reaching a new all-time high of 1,461.

  Health

  Sep 11, 2020
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• Health officials warn of 3 new possible COVID-19 exposures at Vancouver bars

  All three bars were on Vancouver's Granville strip last weekend, according to Vancouver Coastal Health.

  Health

  Sep 6, 2020
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• Vancouver swim club says it’s facing 600% fee hike from city

  "It really makes our program inaccessible and competitive swim training inaccessible to our club and probably other clubs."

  Health

  Sep 5, 2020