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B.C. declares mortuary services an essential service during COVID-19 pandemic — still some Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam firms have had to suspend funerals, memorial services for now

“This is wide open to potential abuse,” says landlord group, as tenant advocate publicly wonders if it makes sense to pay rent

B.C.’s teachers return to work next week as spring break draws to a close, but it’s still unclear what school will look like for thousands of students barred from classrooms during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Hilda Duddridge made a promise to her husband of nearly 75 years and she won’t let the COVID-19 pandemic get in the way. “I said I’d look after him until the day he died,” said Hilda, 95.

For months – maybe a year – the talk was that there would be a labour disruption in B.C.’s public education system as the BC Teachers’ Federation attempted to reach a new deal.

While rumours circulated that BC Liquor Stores would close doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic , the BC Liquor Distribution Branch clarified that it will only curtail shopping hours .

But closing parking lots at parks could be the next step for the city

If there is a shutdown, these are the businesses that would remain open.

In a bid to help the thousands of servers in B.C. feeling the impact of restaurants effectively shutting down during the pandemic, the province is allowing them to deliver liquor products alongside a meal.

B.C. confirmed 66 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, for a total of 725, as Health Minister Adrian Dix warned the coming days and weeks would be a 'difficult time' for British Columbians and urged people to continue to follow social distancing measures.