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Our mobile reporter Rebecca Johnstone was on scene for Friday's Extinction Rebellion protest, and will answer the question; are the group's actions helpful or harmful to the climate change movement? Check back Thursday for the full story.

Today's morning headlines! https://bcitnews.com//01/morning-headlines-november-1st-2/

Ever wondered how social media is regulated? Our reporters Emma Albert and Lucas Celle go in depth to try and found out exactly who is in charge of daunting task and what we can expect out of social media in the future. https://bcitnews.com//explainer-how-is-social-media-regul/ Emma Albert, Lucas Celle / BCIT News

Lululemon unveiled their official gears for team Canada ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Click the link below to find out more about this Lululemon x Team Canada collaboration. David Nadalini / BCIT News https://uploads.knightlab.com//lululemon-x-team/index.html

We’re probably down about 80 per cent in sales, said Gill. Last year there was about 35 to 40 us together, this year I employed two guys. Check out our latest article on how firework business owners are reacting to the firework ban across the Lower Mainland. Mohammed Hussain / BCIT News

A new report shows that women are more negatively impacted by COVID-19 than men. Read more here: https://bit.ly/373FtmM

Soccer legend Diego Maradona passed away suddenly today at the age of 60. Maradona suffered from a heart attack. The Argentinian soccer icon had a career filled with highlights, we put together a few of his achievements below.

In-person fitness classes are suspended again, including yoga and dance classes. Find out more on these restrictions here: https://bit.ly/3fCf4R2

The NDP had a sizeable lead ahead of the BC Leaders Debate last night.

Burnaby Hospital is limiting admissions amidst a COVID-19 outbreak. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2JcZEGR

COVID-19 has affected Turkey sales this year. Read the article for the details about how this Thanksgiving hit differently.

The City of Vancouver proposed a property tax increase of 5% in 2021. Read more here: https://bit.ly/366mZmv

Another devastating fire has broken out overnight in New Westminster, as a plastic recycling plant near the Queensborough area caught fire. Details are in the article.

The demand for influenza vaccines in B.C. has risen substantially as more and more people are deciding to vaccinate this year as flu season begins. Read the article for full details.

After a virtual roast among BC liberal candidates was leaked over the weekend, North Vancouver-Lonsdale candidate Bowinn Ma is taking a stance against sexism. Read the article for the full story.

Did you know that 25% of all animals given up for adoption to the BC SPCA are given up because their owners can't find rental housing that allows their pet? Read the article to find out more.

Catchup on todays top headlines here!

Looking for a place to eat in Vancouver while staying as safe and distanced as possible? Check out the map made by our own Justin Waddell showing you all of Vancouver's temporary patios! https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed

What's better than an episode of BCIT Magazine? TWO episodes of BCIT Magazine! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=686_7Z8k5_E... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w5sbZfB3Gg Click the links ---^ to check out the amazing stories our reporters have been working on this month!

Today's News Minute includes a body recovered in the Capilano river, a Langley shooting that injured two people and an entire WHL team that contracted COVID-19.

Stop, drop and roll on over to bcitnews.com and check out Meko Cridland's article on Fire Prevention Week! https://bcitnews.com//video-fire-prevention-week-to-highl/

COVID-19 update for October 7, 2020. New deaths stay at 0 as BC continues to have ~100 new cases each day.

In today's New Minute we have the newest promises and platforms from the provincial party leaders, next year's single use plastic ban and a Surrey elementary class in self isolation after a COVID-19 exposure. Check it out!