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Two COVID-19 clusters identified in families

Two COVID-19 clusters identified in families

No new deaths, but clusters of virus infection identified within large families
Millionaires behind Steve Nash Fitness leave company board

Millionaires behind Steve Nash Fitness leave company board

The board of SNFW Fitness B.C. Ltd. boasted two fitness industry titans who ceased serving as directors near the end of March 2020
Lower Mainland family dinner triggers a COVID-19 outbreak and a stark warning

Lower Mainland family dinner triggers a COVID-19 outbreak and a stark warning

Of the 30 guests, 15 have tested positive for COVID-19
Legal public drinking in Vancouver could happen this summer after all

Legal public drinking in Vancouver could happen this summer after all

Coun. Lisa Dominato requests council reconsider vote that sunk proposal for legal drinking in public spaces
What has reopened? June 10, 2020

What has reopened? June 10, 2020

Many businesses are reopening in accordance with provincial guidelines. Here is a list of what our team has noticed around Vancouver today. Email us at news@biv.
Pandemic prompts Starbucks to close up to 200 Canadian stores

Pandemic prompts Starbucks to close up to 200 Canadian stores

Trend toward working from home – fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic – is likely to hurt coffee shops, says analyst
Legal services demand warming up alongside economy

Legal services demand warming up alongside economy

COVID-19 pandemic has created new issues in employment, family and estates law
Law firms help navigate uncharted waters

Law firms help navigate uncharted waters

Lawyers field major uptick in privacy and employment law queries
Two-thirds of Canadians intend to get COVID-19 vaccine, about half wearing masks in public: survey

Two-thirds of Canadians intend to get COVID-19 vaccine, about half wearing masks in public: survey

Over two-thirds of Canadians intend to get vaccinated and many are choosing to wear masks as the economy slowly reopens, according to the latest poll from Leger.
Bonnie Henry 'disappointed' that protesters broke health regulations

Bonnie Henry 'disappointed' that protesters broke health regulations

B.C.'s provincial health officer had banned gatherings that include more than 50 people