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The COVID-19 global pandemic has caused a significant increase of new pet owners seeking companionship and stress relief. Equally so, it has had a major impact on the tourism industry. Enter Rollover Vacations, a premiere pet-friendly vacation network! Rollover Vacations is a one-stop directory for people seeking pet-friendly accommodations in British Columbia. With the travel restrictions easing, NOW is the …

STUDENTS, families, teachers and staff should plan for a near-normal return to school in September. The Province is providing $43.6 million to support ongoing health and safety measures, First Nations and Métis students, mental health services, rapid response teams and to address learning impacts to students. “B.C. is one of the few jurisdictions that has kept schools open all year despite …

PRESENTED by KPU, Virtual Surrey Canada Day will take place on July 1, with the Family Show from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the Evening Show from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The City says that Surrey Canada Day is committed to sharing music, education, entertainment, and the cultural practices of many Indigenous and multicultural artists. The City invites residents …

MORE than 2,000 temporary patios authorized to serve liquor during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply to become permanent under amended provincial liquor regulations. This includes prospective patios that are supported by local governments and meet local bylaws. “Temporary patios have been a lifeline for so many businesses and workers in the hospitality sector, and we’re committed to making these expanded serving …

Beginning on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, British Columbia will take the next step in safely bringing people back together, transitioning into Step 2 of BC’s Restart plan, including lifting restrictions on travel within B.C.  “Thanks to our collective efforts and commitment to get vaccinated, we are ready to take another step forward in our careful restart,” said Premier John Horgan. “This next step means seeing more of …

BETWEEN October 2020 and March 2021, the Surrey Anti-Gang Family Empowerment (SAFE) program connected 633 new child and youth clients to services that reduce risk for gang involvement. Despite having to work around pandemic restrictions, SAFE saw a 31-per-cent increase in new participants during this period when compared with the same period from the previous year. “In just a little more …

Planning ahead before a health crisis is something all of us should do. Yet less than 50% of Canadians have had conversations with their family and friends and even less have spoken with their doctor.  Let’s learn together with your family and friends as we discuss the concept of Advance Care Planning, Substitute Decision Making for healthcare decisions, and provide …

Take an imagination vacation, and delight in the magical world of a storytelling master. Kentucky comedic storyteller Paul Strickland makes meticulously hand-crafted lies (for your entertainment!) and his wonderous wordplay, will have you beaming with joy. Drawing on the tall tale traditions of his deep south upbringing, and told in Strickland’s delightful southern drawl, allow him to whisk you off …

BRITISH Columbians living with diabetes will now have the Dexcom G6, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that provides regular updates on blood glucose levels throughout the day, covered through BC PharmaCare. “Thousands of British Columbians will benefit from coverage of continuous glucose monitors, which will allow patients to stay on top of their glucose levels with an easy, convenient system and …

More than one million kits containing the lifesaving medication naloxone, used to reverse opioid overdoses, have been shipped to registered sites throughout the province since the inception of the Take Home Naloxone program in 2012. “Far too many people continue to lose their lives to toxic, illicit drugs – it is tragic and unacceptable,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental …