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The City of Burnaby is making changes to its warming centres to make room for social distancing as part of the city’s efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Lions Gate Hospital one of 17 across B.C. designated as a primary COVID-19 site

The federal government announced an increased wage subsidy, a GST/HST deferral until June 30, and interest-free loans for small businesses today (Friday, March 27).

The Canadian Red Cross is warning of a fraudulent offer for face masks that is circulating by text, email and on social media.

While you won't be able to hang out with your pals in the park anytime soon, you can join them for an online picnic this weekend. Hosted by the B.C. Parks Foundation, the Big At Home Picnic takes place this Saturday at 1 p.m.

Gas prices continue to plummet around the globe, offering a small break to an otherwise stressed workforce. And while here in Burnaby, the price of regular gas isn’t the cheapest in the Lower Mainland, it has hit some remarkable lows recently.

A City of Burnaby employee has tested positive for COVID-19, and another staff member who was in contact with the affected employee has been told to undergo self-assessment.

A raucous daily thank you to health-care providers by Burnaby Mounties, firefighters and paramedics is rallying gratitude for those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fraser Health announced Friday that two more care homes have now recorded a case of COVID-19. A staff member of Elim Village – The Harrison and a community health worker supporting Chartwell Independent Living at Langley Gardens have been diagnosed.

The end of spring break would normally see 70,000 passengers moving through the Vancouver International Airport – this year, with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, that number has dropped to between 10,000 and 20,000.