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Vancouver could host NHL games, says top doc in B.C.

Vancouver could host NHL games, says top doc in B.C.

National Hockey League is seeking two to four cities to play out the 2019-20 season. Vancouver fits the key requirements, although testing capacity and border restrictions may play a factor
What are we reading? April 30, 2020

What are we reading? April 30, 2020

Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web. Timothy Renshaw, managing editor: Updated calculations confirm that COVID-19 is delivering a seismic shock to the global energy system.
B.C.’s road to recovery: Smaller crews, higher costs face post-pandemic film industry

B.C.’s road to recovery: Smaller crews, higher costs face post-pandemic film industry

B.C.’s reliance on foreign productions will require dealing with border restrictions first
It’s OK to sit on a Vancouver sports field and walk around school grounds

It’s OK to sit on a Vancouver sports field and walk around school grounds

Unclear signage and sports field closures appear to be aimed only at discouraging gatherings, and not passive use by individual households
COVID-19 pressing printers to adapt in digital age

COVID-19 pressing printers to adapt in digital age

Local companies diversifying services and pursuing markets beyond the Lower Mainland
Whitecaps sell face masks to help save Vancouver Aquarium

Whitecaps sell face masks to help save Vancouver Aquarium

Polyester masks are sold for $19.99 and $17.99
What are we reading? April 23, 2020

What are we reading? April 23, 2020

Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web. Mark Falkenberg, deputy managing editor: Canada’s consumer price index nudged up by 0.9% in March after rising by 2.2% in February.
You can join the ultimate virtual Tiger King trivia this May

You can join the ultimate virtual Tiger King trivia this May

It promises to test your memory from lions to tigers to polygamy to killing-for-hire.
Pandemic puts $2.5b at risk for Canadian film industry, say producers

Pandemic puts $2.5b at risk for Canadian film industry, say producers

What happened: Report estimates production shutdowns could cost Canada’s film and TV industry billions Why it matters: B.C.
Vancouver arts and culture void to take toll on performers and society

Vancouver arts and culture void to take toll on performers and society

Lack of programming could impact mental health in addition to the economy