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New Year, New You, New Us. That is what we are all hoping for right? Our lockdown has officially stretched into 2021, and we all have isolation fatigue. Take hope as we are marching closer toward a break in the pandemic. Despite everything that might make this season of renewal seem stagnant, there is much to understand, work on, and look forward to. In that spirit, we encourage you to...

Black Friday

Black Friday sales have come and gone. The fear of COVID-19 spread created an increase in online shopping, though many thousands still exposed themselves to danger in search of an amazing deal.

BC is Ready for Vaccine Distribution

Bonnie Henry said the province of BC would be ready by January to distribute the vaccine. With the Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines approved, some Canadians have already received a COVID-19 vaccination. However, at the expected rate of COVID-19 vaccine delivery in Canada, all Canadians might not be able to get a vaccine until next year or even further.

Yearly Overdose Deaths

Five people are dying each day in BC because of overdose, and the 2020 total has long passed the 2019 total. New Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Sheila Malcolmson, has promised the new legislature will try to tackle the crisis, so expect much of the debate in provincial politics this year to focus on this subject. Burnaby’s Big Power

Burnaby MLA’s Anne Kang and Katrina Chen were both recently appointed to the provincial cabinet. Their appointments are recognition of Burnaby’s position as a major political battleground. It is apparent that the appointments of Kang as Minister of Advanced Education and Chen as Minister of State for Child Care are an attempt to secure the support of the young people and young families that call Burnaby home. Raj Chouhan, another MLA from Burnaby was also elected Speaker of the Assembly, becoming the first person of South-Asian decent to hold the office.

Joe Biden Takes Office

Joe Biden will assume the Presidency of the United States on January 20th. Many observers expect a normalization in relations between Canada and the US after four years of trade disputes.

Movies and the Holiday Season

The typical movie theatre rush we see around the holidays was significantly reduced by COVID-19 precautions. Major motion pictures such as No Time to Die will likely be released in 2021.

Cover Your Face

Face shields are no longer acceptable personal protective equipment on Translink vehicles. Riders will now have to wear face masks while on transit, at least until the pandemic is over.

Shred the Slopes

Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort has reopened for the season. While social distancing protocols are in place, there are concerns that the desire for a break, the cold climate, and a failure to follow rules could lead to an outbreak on the slopes.