Police say a man who was punched in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside has died.
Const. Tania Visintin says 36-year-old Neil Scarisbrick died on Monday.
He is Vancouver's 11th homicide victim this year.
Visintin says police believe the victim and suspect are known to each other, and there is no risk to the public.
City council is cutting the Vancouver police and fire budgets by one per cent despite protests from the police board that its services shouldn't be reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vancouver Police have seen a significant increase in arson reports citywide and are asking the public to stay vigilant.
Ottawa has announced $470 million in federal support for fish harvesters who have been ineligible for other aid initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some of Canada's national parks and historic sites will reopen for partial use next month but only in places where it is considered safe to do so.
The Bank of Canada says there are signs in the country's financial markets that suggest concern about the ability of companies to weather the COVID-19 economic crisis.
Shoppers at recently reopened Sleep Country stores looking to test mattresses or pillows will find a disposable protective barrier between them and the product. When Aritzia stores open soon in Vancouver, customers will be able to ask staff for face masks or gloves to wear while they peruse clothing racks.