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Toilet paper hoarding flushes out bidet market

Toilet paper hoarding flushes out bidet market

“All of a sudden, it’s a bidet thing”
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Save-On-Foods reducing store hours in response to COVID-19

Save-On-Foods reducing store hours in response to COVID-19

Seniors and persons with disabilities and/or health concerns can shop from 7 to 8 a.m. to allow for social distancing
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45 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., bringing provincial total to 231

45 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., bringing provincial total to 231

B.C. health officials say now is a 'critical time' to slow the spread of COVID-19
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How to care for yourself or someone else with COVID-19 at home

How to care for yourself or someone else with COVID-19 at home

The government has provided advice on how to protect yourself and others in the home, as well as those in your community
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Burnaby Down syndrome org to close doors, offer free services amid COVID-19

Burnaby Down syndrome org to close doors, offer free services amid COVID-19

Free services will likely be offered over the phone or online, according to the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
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B.C.'s search and rescue groups urge safety as people use the outdoors for social distancing

B.C.'s search and rescue groups urge safety as people use the outdoors for social distancing

As people flock to the great outdoors in order to practice social distancing, B.C.’s search and rescue groups are reminding everyone to plan ahead and stay safe while adventuring.
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B.C. declares provincial state of emergency

B.C. declares provincial state of emergency

Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth has declared a provincial state of emergency in B.C. amid the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement comes one day after provincial health officer Dr.
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Stuck at home? These B.C. breweries will deliver beer to your door

Stuck at home? These B.C. breweries will deliver beer to your door

A number of Vancouver breweries using Skip the Dishes to deliver sweet relief
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Burnaby Mountie recounts harrowing off-duty car-thief pursuit

Burnaby Mountie recounts harrowing off-duty car-thief pursuit

When Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt.
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Vancouver tech entrepreneur creates online tool to assist those most impacted by COVID-19

Vancouver tech entrepreneur creates online tool to assist those most impacted by COVID-19

Website connects vulnerable members of community with volunteers
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