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Burnaby community groups eye closures amid COVID-19

Burnaby community groups eye closures amid COVID-19

As the city closes down dozens of its community amenities in an effort to halt the spread of the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus, some privately run community groups are also shutting down facilities and events.
10 live webcams for armchair travellers stuck at home due to COVID-19

10 live webcams for armchair travellers stuck at home due to COVID-19

Whether you’re self-isolating or quarantined at home, these live webcams will keep you and the kids entertained for hours
COVID-19: Bars shut down in B.C, public health emergency declared

COVID-19: Bars shut down in B.C, public health emergency declared

Province has 3 new deaths, 83 new cases, bringing total to 186
ICBC suspends all driver road tests for at least two weeks

ICBC suspends all driver road tests for at least two weeks

The company sees about 7,500 road test across the province every week
Don’t forget to clean your vehicle to help prevent COVID-19

Don’t forget to clean your vehicle to help prevent COVID-19

Soap and water cleans a lot more than hands
YVR increasing screening measures as one of only 4 entry points to Canada

YVR increasing screening measures as one of only 4 entry points to Canada

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is increasing its screening measures as it becomes one of only four Canadian airports to accept international travellers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Vancouver International Airport CEO vows to ‘never close’ his facility

Vancouver International Airport CEO vows to ‘never close’ his facility

CEO Craig Richmond says the current crisis is broader and deeper than after September 2001 terrorist attacks
COVID-19: "Don't go overboard" on shopping: Finance minister

COVID-19: "Don't go overboard" on shopping: Finance minister

The province wants to see changes to the Employment Standards Act to protect workers and employment insurance in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as it is expected to affect the global and local economy.
BC Ministry of Health launches free online COVID-19 assessment tool

BC Ministry of Health launches free online COVID-19 assessment tool

Anyone who has symptoms - including a fever, cough, sneezing, sore throat, or difficulty breathing - is urged to self-isolate for 14 days.
Burnaby man decries ‘appalling’ COVID-19-related delivery service

Burnaby man decries ‘appalling’ COVID-19-related delivery service

Resident says $25 per delivery plus 10% of the grocery or pharmacy bill is exploiting those who are vulnerable to the virus