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The announcement comes amid stark statements from federal and provincial health officials

Casinos around the province, including Grand Villa Casino in Burnaby, have been directed to close by the province. The BC Lottery Corporation was working to close all casinos in B.C.

Province restricts public gatherings to less than 50 people as case total tops 100

A WestJet passenger tested positive for COVID-19 after flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) last week.

The Canadian government has banned all foreigners from entering the country. Exceptions are being made for permanent residents, U.S. citizens, diplomats, crew and immediate family members of citizens.

Burnaby RCMP has closed all of its community police offices until further notice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents who need front counter service will have to go to the main office at 6355 Deer Lake Ave. between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

You can expect to see some locations reduce hours or close up temporarily, too

Douglas College's campuses in Coquitlam and New Westminster will transition away from in-person classes no later than March 20

Local firms poised for growth as coronavirus concerns go global

This morning, Uber Eats announced changes to its service in response to COVID-19 that apply Burnaby restaurants. The changes include waiving fees for certain restaurants.