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Burnaby city employees may work from home next week amid coronavirus pandemic

Burnaby city employees may work from home next week amid coronavirus pandemic

Some City of Burnaby employees may be working from home as early as mid-week next week, according to city manager Lambert Chu, as officials around the country and the world work to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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What you need in your emergency kit, whether for COVID-19 quarantine or after an earthquake

What you need in your emergency kit, whether for COVID-19 quarantine or after an earthquake

Water, food and a first aid kit are just some of the essentials you need in an emergency kit, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada
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Kids nervous about COVID-19? Here's what you can do

Kids nervous about COVID-19? Here's what you can do

The Public Health Agency of Canada has advice for parents whose young children may be worried after hearing talk about the novel coronavirus
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Coronavirus: B.C. advises against all travel outside Canada, reports 7 new cases

Coronavirus: B.C. advises against all travel outside Canada, reports 7 new cases

Dr. Bonnie Henry says events with more than 250 people will be required to cancel to prevent spread of COVID-19
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Disneyland will close over spring break due to coronavirus

Disneyland will close over spring break due to coronavirus

Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will close on March 14 until the end month due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide pandemic.
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Vancouver police seek pink shirt-wearing suspect in Anti-Bullying Day attack

Vancouver police seek pink shirt-wearing suspect in Anti-Bullying Day attack

South Asian man allegedly beat up senior over $5
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Botox party ‘doctor’ fined for contempt of court

Botox party ‘doctor’ fined for contempt of court

Physicians’ regulator sought $22,000 fine, judge orders $5,000
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How Vancouver offices are managing coronavirus lockdowns

How Vancouver offices are managing coronavirus lockdowns

If pro sports leagues are suspending their seasons over COVID-19 concerns, B.C. employees and employers should be prepared for the risk of similar shutdowns in their own workplaces.
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ICBC adding enhanced security features to ID cards

ICBC adding enhanced security features to ID cards

ICBC is tackling identity fraud with new enhanced security features that are being added to most ICBC-issued cards.
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Vancouver International Auto Show has been postponed

Vancouver International Auto Show has been postponed

COVID-19 pandemic means 100th anniversary event will be held at a date yet to be determined
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