What a week. People are wearing jugs on their heads to protect themselves from coronavirus, the Jurassic World Live Tour is coming to Vancouver, and there's a new French bakery opening.
Here's what you may have missed:
1. People are travelling with containers on their heads at YVR
While it isn't uncommon to see people wearing face masks during a viral outbreak, some people take more extreme measures to protect themselves. 😷
On Tuesday, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed B.C.'s first novel coronavirus case. Dr. Henry says the risk of infection of the virus in B.C. is "still extremely low." Nevertheless, some people are still concerned about contracting the virus in the Lower Mainland. A person was photographed at Vancouver International Airport wearing what looks like a plastic container on their head and a mask over their mouth.
+ Here are 10 things Vancouverites need to know about coronavirus.
+ A man was filmed telling an Asian woman in Burnaby, 'You dropped your coronavirus,’ 🎥 Watch the video.
2. This world-renowned French bakery is opening its first Canadian shop in Vancouver
We'll be saying bonjour soon to more French treats! Paul, a French bakery with an origin story that dates back to 1889, is opening its first Canadian location in Vancouver.
The bakery is known for its pastries and sweet treats, breads and sandwiches, as well as their menu of casual French fare. 😋
3. This B.C. family got creative after a rockslide got in the way of their Hawaii trip
When there is a will, there is a way.
A family from Tofino proved this on Friday when a rockslide blocked Highway 4, taking out their route by car to Nanaimo, where they needed to go to make an airline connection for a trip to Hawaii.
💡Instead of giving up, they came up with a genius plan to make sure they didn't miss their flight.
4. The Jurassic World Live Tour is coming to Vancouver this spring
Looking for an adrenaline-pumping adventure with a prehistoric twist?
The Jurassic World Live Tour comes to Vancouver this spring and offers the chance for fans of the blockbuster franchise to see the iconic dinosaurs in the flesh.🦖🦕
Guests will journey into the breathtaking jungles of Isla Nublar where they'll encounter Blue the Raptor, Triceratops, Pteranodons and the mighty T. rex. In fact, the production will feature more than 24 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs.
5. 12 architecturally interesting developments coming to Vancouver
A number of architecturally interesting developments are proposed or coming to Vancouver—including The Butterfly, The Stack, and The Alberni.
Take a peek at some of the buildings that will help shape the look and feel of the city in the future.🌇
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