's provincial health officer is saying no to large summer events that are often the highlight of the season, such as the Pacific National Exhibition and Vancouver's Pride parade. Dr. Bonnie Henry was asked on Saturday whether large Vancouver events like the PNE and Pride parade could take place in the summer. (CBC)On Saturday though, she was emphatic that major events like the PNE, Pride — and even weddings and funerals —should not take place this summer. "We are not cancelling Pride," said Andrea Arnot, executive director of the Vancouver Pride Society. The Vancouver Pride Society has held the parade for 42 years.

Source: CBC News April 19, 2020 00:22 UTC