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Classes at Burnaby schools suspended indefinitely amid COVID-19

Classes at Burnaby schools suspended indefinitely amid COVID-19

In-class instruction at Burnaby schools has been suspended indefinitely as part of a provincial effort to slow the spread of deadly COVID-19.
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B.C. suspends in-class K-12 learning province-wide in response to COVID-19 crisis

B.C. suspends in-class K-12 learning province-wide in response to COVID-19 crisis

‘The actions taken today are temporary. We will return to regular school life down the road.’
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Rolling Stones postpone ‘No Filter’ tour due to COVID-19

Rolling Stones postpone ‘No Filter’ tour due to COVID-19

The Stones were scheduled to play Vancouver May 12 as part of their North American tour
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UPDATED: BC Ferries car deck rules suspended to prevent COVID spread

UPDATED: BC Ferries car deck rules suspended to prevent COVID spread

Company also moves to close gift shop, limit food service
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Burnaby driver caught with double phones despite distracted driving sticker

Burnaby driver caught with double phones despite distracted driving sticker

A driver caught in Burnaby using two cell phones at the same time should have heeded the advice on a sticker stuck to his dashboard: ‘Texting can wait.
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COVID-19: Health officials make emotional plea to Canadians

COVID-19: Health officials make emotional plea to Canadians

Canadian health officials have made an emotional plea to the country to totally avoid gatherings of more than 50 people.
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Lessons learned: What the H1N1 outbreak taught B.C. about a pandemic

Lessons learned: What the H1N1 outbreak taught B.C. about a pandemic

B.C.’s response to COVID-19 based on 2005 playbook
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Burnaby's biggest malls reduce hours, stores close, due to COVID-19

Burnaby's biggest malls reduce hours, stores close, due to COVID-19

Burnaby’s three biggest malls are cutting their hours in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Metropolis at Metrotown now allows stores the option of being open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
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Prime Minister urges Canadians to stay home to stop spread of COVID-19

Prime Minister urges Canadians to stay home to stop spread of COVID-19

Federal Government to make another 'major announcement' tomorrow regarding financial supports
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Shoppers Drug Mart dedicates shopping hour to seniors amid COVID-19 concerns

Shoppers Drug Mart dedicates shopping hour to seniors amid COVID-19 concerns

Shoppers Drug Mart is dedicating its first shopping hour to those most at risk during the coronavirus pandemic. The drugstore, owned by Loblaw Companies Ltd.
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