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Addiction rehabs, detoxes functioning under lockdown

Addiction rehabs, detoxes functioning under lockdown

Clients connecting with family, friends, doctors via videoconferencing
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This Burnaby nurse has COVID-19. She’s still giving back

This Burnaby nurse has COVID-19. She’s still giving back

The phone conversation with Amy is short. It has to be. She has COVID-19 and conversations more than a few minutes long leave her struggling to breathe. Even showering and brushing her teeth wears her out.
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League looks for ways to salvage Burnaby Lakers season

League looks for ways to salvage Burnaby Lakers season

The commissioner of the Western Lacrosse Association says he’s troubled at the thought his league could lose its 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Man learns he won $16M lottery jackpot while in the bathroom

Tibor Tusnady is British Columbia’s newest millionaire after buying a lotto ticket in Surrey last week, the BCLC announced in its first-ever virtual winner celebration.
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$16M Lotto winner from Surrey to be revealed, virtually

$16M Lotto winner from Surrey to be revealed, virtually

For the first time, the Lotto 6/49 winner will be revealed virtually today, given the current pandemic requiring social distancing.
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Pandemic fears, financial fallout lead to rise in domestic violence

Tri-City Transitions offers emotional support, shelter for those fleeing family violence in Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Pandemic heroes

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Pandemic heroes

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Vancouver mayor says more community centres could open to homeless during pandemic

Vancouver mayor says more community centres could open to homeless during pandemic

B.C. minister Shane Simpson responsible for cross-ministry effort to help vulnerable in Downtown Eastside
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Second Burnaby care home hit by coronavirus

Second Burnaby care home hit by coronavirus

Health officials are working to contain a COVID-19 outbreak at a second Burnaby care home after a staff member tested positive for the virus.
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Domestic violence is on the rise. Don't ignore it: Crime Stoppers

Domestic violence is on the rise. Don't ignore it: Crime Stoppers

Domestic violence is on the rise as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on. That’s according to Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers, which is urging anyone with information on any specific case of domestic abuse to call and provide anonymous information.
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