The Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM) and provincial archive is responsible for collecting and documenting the history of British Columbia, even as it’s happening. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of almost everyone in BC, disrupting daily routines, changed personal interactions and relationships, plus unexpected shifts in community life. During these uniquely uncharted times, the…
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Get Out! BC Parks Reopen
The much anticipated reopening of BC Parks is underway! After more than a month of closures, the majority of provincial parks and protected areas and marine parks have now reopened. This allows people across the province to have more access to safe outdoor recreation opportunities, while remembering to follow the guidelines of Dr Henry, the…
Get shopping at Vancouver Farmers Market
For 25 years, Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) has been supporting small farmers, producers, artisans by bringing them together with local communities. As this year’s summer market season begins, COVID-19 precautions have created challenges for Vancouver Farmers Markets but they have adapted to bring fresh, farm produce to local shoppers. In keeping with the public health…
Granville Island Is Open For Your Shopping.
Granville Island is usually a bustling hub of activity for locals and visitors as they take in the shops, artisans’ galleries, and restaurants. During the COVID-19 era, Vancouver’s busiest attraction is anything but busy, however it remains an essential location for Vancouver and the neighbourhood to get fresh, local groceries and produce. While not all…
May The 4th Virtual Family Night at HR MacMillan Space Centre
Tonight, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre welcomes you go join in on its first virtual family night to celebrate a galaxy far, far away – “May the 4th Be With You”. Could there be a planet in our galaxy where a cloud city could exist? How would a double star system affect life on our…
The Butchart Gardens reopens today.
After just over a month closed to the public, Victoria’s famed Butchart Gardens is preparing to reopen today May 1st at 9am. The Garden is welcoming the public to take in the blooms and tranquility of the beautiful 55 acre garden as a break from COVID-19 home confinement. Get out to enjoy a stroll amongst…
Work from…a Hotel
As the BC state of emergency related to COVID-19 extends into its second month working from home does not get any easier for those who don’t have a comfortable work-station, have partners, kids and pets at home too, or any number of distractions. Some local hotels have an easy solution to keep your focus on…