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26.03.2022 / 16:43

North Vancouver Grandmother flees Ukraine

A North Vancouver family is breathing easier tonight now that their beloved grandmother is safe in Canada, after fleeing the violence in Ukraine. Kristen Robinson has the details and the emotional reunion.

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Gas prices top $2.00 per litre in some parts of Metro Vancouver

It wasn’t unexpected, but Metro Vancouver drivers are still shocked to see gas prices over $2.00 per litre in some places.

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Bowen Island wants 24/7 ambulance service reinstated

A small and idyllic island community near Vancouver says it was blindsided by policy changes that have dramatically reduced emergency service but as Kristen Robinson reports, the BC Ambulance Service says there’s been no reduction in resources assigned to Bowen Island.

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Flood-ravaged B.C. ranchers say emergency cash slow to arrive

Ranchers affected by wildfires and drought say they have yet to see any cash from the $20-million AgriRecovery Initiative announced by the B.C.

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B.C. kicks booster program into high gear beginning Monday

Beginning this week, more pharmacies in our province will start offering third doses with mass vaccination clinics soon to follow as the booster program kicks into high gear. Kristen Robinson reports.

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B.C. hospitality industry could see more losses in 2022

It’s been another year of COVID restrictions for B.C.’s hospitality industry with the latest round closing bars and nightclubs until at least mid-January.

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British Columbians reconsidering holiday trips as Omicron variant spreads

The final weekend before Christmas is traditionally one of the busiest travel times of the year but with Canada advising against non-essential travel, many British Columbians are reconsidering their planned vacations as the Omicron variant spreads rapidly.

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Ethical holiday gifts that can help change lives

As the second year of this global pandemic comes to an end, many of us are thinking about ethical gift ideas.

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Calls for B.C.’s top doctor to address new Omicron variant concerns

More countries have identified confirmed cases of the new COVID-19 variant known as Omicron that are believed to be linked to travel to southern Africa.

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Casualties of COVID: Beloved B.C. independent businesses forced to close for good

The pandemic has forever changed our province’s retail landscape with many favourite family-owned and independent businesses forced to close for good.

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Casualties of COVID: Popular B.C. restaurants, pubs forced to close for good

Stop and start restrictions have been especially tough on B.C. restaurants and pubs, which also relied on landlords to eat part of the rent in order to qualify for government help.

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BC Floods: Driver who survived slide thanks strangers

A Metro Vancouver man who survived a deadly slide near Lillooet, B.C. thanked the strangers who helped him survive when his car was flipped off the road and into trees. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Christmas trees in short supply this season

Christmas tree farms are facing a double whammy of global supply chain disruptions and climate change this holiday season. Kristen Robinson has more on why you may want to get an early start on tree shopping.

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B.C. parents urged to register kids for COVID-19 vaccine as U.S. green lights Pfizer

Provincial health officials are encouraging parents to get their children registered for a COVID-19 immunization, as one of the three major vaccines inches towards approval in Canada. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Mixed reaction to circuit breaker restrictions in northern B.C.

There is some pushback in northern B.C. after new regional health orders were implemented Thursday amid lagging COVID-19 vaccination rates. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Graffiti city: Vancouver sees huge spike in tagging during COVID

The city of Vancouver is dealing with a massive spike in graffiti vandalism since the pandemic began.

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Growing problem of ‘swatting’ and why experts say it’s a dangerous trend

Cybersecurity experts say Burnaby RCMP could have their work cut out for them as they try to identify who was behind an apparent hoax that prompted a massive police response at Metrotown on Friday. Kristen Robinson reports.

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B.C. doctors tout vaccines to ward off ‘twindemic’ ahead of potentially nasty flu season

Doctors in B.C. are warning that the province could see a nasty flu season this year after the influenza virus all but vanished last season. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Northern B.C. hospital facing critical nursing shortage amid COVID-19 staff abuse

Amid rising cases of COVID-19 and lagging vaccination rates, Northern Health says Fort St. John Hospital is also facing a critical nurse staffing shortage in its ER. Kristen Robinson reports.

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B.C. doctors debunk misinformation spread at “health freedom” protests

Attendees of the Sept. 1 so-called “health freedom” rallies against COVID-19 vaccines and mandates spread a lot of misinformation and now, B.C.

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B.C. to release regular COVID-19 case data by vaccination status

B.C. doctors are applauding the province’s move to more frequently release data on COVID-19 cases by vaccination status, which currently is only shared sporadically. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Taliban takeover: Afghans in B.C. concerned for loved ones back home

With their home country in chaos, Afghan Canadians living in B.C. are worried for the future of their family and friends overseas and wondering how and when Canada will help.

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Vancouver’s Chinatown seeing restaurant revival with Ho Ho set to reopen

As it continues to battle challenges worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, Vancouver’s Chinatown is experiencing a restaurant renaissance of sorts – with a strong summer patio scene and diverse range of dining options.

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New restrictions on gatherings, bars, restaurants amid Okanagan COVID-19 surge

Amid surging COVID-19 cases in B.C.’s Central Okanagan, health officials are ratcheting up pandemic restrictions in the area. Kristen Robinson has more on the new provincial orders and reaction from the business community.

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Chinatown Unmasked: historic neighbourhood often feels ignored by government

As tourists and shoppers disappeared from Vancouver’s Chinatown during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a proliferation of graffiti, vandalism and garbage. In part 2 of ‘Chinatown Unmasked’, Kristen Robinson looks at what the city is doing to address the mayhem, and why the historic neighbourhood often feels forgotten by government.

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Brawl between Alberta biker gangs forces hospital lockdown in Cranbrook, B.C.

Five people were hospitalized with stab wounds Friday night after what RCMP described as a brawl between rival outlaw motorcycle gangs from Alberta in Cranbrook. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Rail restrictions implemented by Ottawa amid B.C. wildfires

Nearby two weeks after a fire that may have been sparked by a passing train wiped out the village of Lytton, Ottawa has implemented a list of new rules for CN and CP operations in B.C. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Heat wave hits B.C. South Coast amid eased restrictions

Father’s Day 2021 arrived on the first weekend that British Columbians could gather outside in larger groups as COVID-19 restrictions ease during Step 2 of the province’s restart and as Kristen Robinson reports, the freedom comes amid a short-lived heat wave.

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Drop-in urban immunization clinics target B.C.’s Interior

The province says 76.5% of all adults have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine while first shot drop-in clinics are being mobilized for communities where uptake has been low.

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Grand Forks among B.C.’s COVID-19 hot spots

The latest data from the BC Centre for Disease Control shows the West Kootenay city of Grand Forks has the highest COVID-19 transmission rate by local health area in the province.

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Doctors say most of province’s COVID-19 ICU patients unvaccinated

Nearly three months in to mass immunizations, more than 2.3 million British Columbians or almost 63 per cent of the province’s population – have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Three months since Port Moody woman Trina Hunt vanished

It’s been three months since a Port Moody woman vanished from her home and as Kristen Robinson reports, family, friends and strangers are still searching for Trina Hunt as they wait for answers in her sudden and mysterious disappearance.

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Vancouver couple’s vaccine hunt leads to Whistler

After registering for the age-based vaccine rollout and later adding their names to pharmacy wait lists for the 40-plus AstraZeneca shots, a Vancouver couple ended up going to great lengths to get their first shots at immunity.

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“It’s not the old COVID”: Whistler doctor urges B.C. to overcome pandemic fatigue

Weeks after her resort community was shut down after becoming a COVID-19 hot spot, a Whistler, B.C. doctor is warning British Columbians that we could be in for Ontario-like restrictions if we don’t smarten up.

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More calls to vaccinate firefighters and police in B.C.

After a recent rise in COVID-19 cases among first responders in our province, Vancouver’s fire chief is joining the call to vaccinate firefighters and police immediately. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Meet Gastown’s driving dog: ‘Mayo’ the Bulldog rides high on mini Mercedes

A Vancouver bulldog is cruising the streets of Gastown in his mini Mercedes electric vehicle.

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B.C. considering new measures to collect unpaid COVID-19 fines

Days after more than doubling COVID-19 fines for those breaking public health orders by attending or even promoting events, an alleged Vancouver party host is back in jail.

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COVID-19: Mass vaccination clinics coming to Vancouver Island

With Prince Rupert’s mass vaccination campaign running ahead of schedule, health officials on Vancouver Island will be delivering COVID-19 shots to all adults in a handful of isolated communities – starting next week. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Vancouver Park Board will enforce bylaw to prevent more tent cities

The Vancouver Park Board has taken a major step forward in Strathcona Park and says it’s committed to helping the province meet its deadline to get homeless campers into housing and as Kristen Robinson reports, the plan includes preventing tent cities from popping up in any more city parks.

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Zoom boom?: B.C. plastic surgeons seeing boost during COVID-19

Plastic surgeons in our province are getting a lift during the COVID-19 pandemic in the form of a swell of new and repeat patients. Kristen Robinson has a look at the increased demand for cosmetic surgery and why some believe working from home is fuelling a ‘Zoom boom’.

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Penthouse party bust: What were alleged illegal nightclub attendees thinking?

The allegations a makeshift nightclub was being operated out of a downtown Vancouver penthouse in the midst of COVID-19 restrictions are not going over well and as Kristen Robinson reports, many are wondering who would decide to party like there’s no pandemic

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Calls for B.C. to buy into Canadian Shield approach to reduce new COVID-19 cases

A group of academics and policy experts says it’s time for B.C.

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Virtual pet therapy for seniors provides window into dog’s world during COVID-19

Two very special volunteers at a B.C. long-term care home are providing virtual pet therapy to residents amid COVID-19 restrictions. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Canadian couple accused of vaccine queue jumping in Yukon

A Canadian couple has been charged under the Yukon’s Civil Emergency Measures Act after allegedly chartering a plane to the territory and misrepresenting themselves in order to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Kristen Robinson reports.

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City of Burnaby looking to equip bylaw officers with body cameras

While body worn cameras are being used by a few law enforcement agencies in Canada, the technology is still relatively rare in B.C.

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Vancouver restaurant accused of holding 100 person NYE party amid COVID restrictions

We are learning more about the alleged rogue Vancouver restaurant accused of holding a large New Year’s Eve party despite a ban on social gatherings and as Kristen Robinson reports, the industry wants tougher penalties for COVID rule breakers.

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B.C. man accused of dangerous driving for sleeping in self-driving, speeding Tesla

A B.C. man has been charged with dangerous driving in Alberta after he was allegedly caught sleeping in a speeding, self-driving Tesla in what Canadian legal experts are calling an unprecedented case. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Survey seeks input on how TransLink can rebound from declining COVID-19 ridership

University of Alberta researchers and TransLink are surveying public transit users in Metro Vancouver to understand how perceptions around safety and crowding are changing through the pandemic, and what it will take to get people back on board.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0