February, 2024

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2021 PNE Fair set for safe, exciting in-person return

THE Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) on Wednesday announced the return of the smaller 2021 PNE Fair, in adherence with Step 3 Restart Plan protocols for an in-person event from August 21 to September 6, with tickets on sale starting July 2. “After carefully considering a new way forward in light of increasing vaccination rates and declining COVID-19 case counts, we are …

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Tips to stay safe, cool during extreme heat wave

BRITISH Columbians are being asked to take precautions this weekend, as Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for most of the province, predicting a dangerous, long heat wave beginning Friday, June 25 and lasting until Tuesday, June 29. Environment Canada notes the record-breaking temperatures will provide little relief at night, with elevated overnight temperatures, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. …

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Pm Trudeau’s statement on remains of children found around former Saskatchewan residential school

PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday said that he was “terribly saddened” to learn that the remains of children had been found in unmarked graves near the former Marieval (Cowessess) Residential School in Saskatchewan. He added: “My heart breaks for the Cowessess First Nation, and for all Indigenous communities across Canada.” Trudeau’s statement came after Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme …

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Surrey’s film industry bounces back stronger

As per the city of Surrey, the film industry in the City of Surrey is more active than ever, with a 34% increase in permits issued, compared to 2019.  British Columbia’s film industry generated $4.1 billion for the provincial economy in 2019, supporting the employment of over 5,500 Surrey residents whose collective wages total $105 million. “Surrey’s film industry is vital …

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The BC SPCA Humane Education team wants to bring camp to your kids

No matter where you live in the province, the BC SPCA Humane Education team wants to bring summer camp to your kids.  BC SPCA Camp@Home was developed to reach young people from 5-16 years wherever they live with a unique brand of animal-centred fun. Camp events will offer something for everyone, and with programs staying virtual this summer, participants can do it from …

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Virtual Surrey Canada Day invites community participation to set new Guinness World Record

Virtual Surrey Canada Day, presented by KPU, has announced its support in the Canada Day Drumming Virtual Celebration and its worldwide Guinness World Records™ attempt for the “Most People Performing a Drum Roll Online Simultaneously.” Canada Day Drumming joins people from all cultural backgrounds across the world to come together to promote diversity and multicultural harmony. The Canada Day Drumming …

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Fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada won’t have to quarantine from July 5

THE federal government announced on Monday that beginning July 5, fully vaccinated travellers who are permitted to enter Canada will not be subject to the federal requirement to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test on day 8. In addition, fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air will not be required to stay at a government-authorized hotel. To be considered fully vaccinated, a …

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Flying Sikh Milkha Singh dies of Covid complications at 91

Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh, famous as the Flying Sikh, died of post-Covid complications at the PGI, Chandigarh, at 11.30 pm on Friday. He was 91. It was only four days ago that he had lost his wife due to Covid complications. Milka Singh was admitted to the PGI on June 3 for Covid treatment and as he tested negative on …

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TransLink launches new on-demand bike lockers

TRANSLINK is launching an On-Demand Bike Parking Pilot to provide customers with more convenient bike parking options at six transit hubs around the region. The new on-demand bike parking facilities are the first of their kind in British Columbia, with keyless entry and mobile payment. Customers can now store their bike in individual outdoor bike lockers at anytime, without booking in …

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Construction workers get fast-tracked for Covid vaccine in Vancouver

BC Construction Association teams with Regional Health Authorities for Priority Access Victoria, BC (June 17, 2021) – The BC Construction Association (BCCA) today announced BC’s first COVID-19 vaccine “fast lane” for construction workers in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health Regions. Workers in BC’s construction industry who live or work near the clinic locations of The Italian Cultural Center (Vancouver), The Christine Sinclair …

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