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Cleaning but no special measures to combat coronavirus in schools

Cleaning but no special measures to combat coronavirus in schools

School District 43 sticking to B.C. health ministry messages after second coronavirus case confirmed
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Richmond restaurant gives early ‘termination notice’ to employees amid coronavirus fear

Richmond restaurant gives early ‘termination notice’ to employees amid coronavirus fear

A photo of an employment termination letter from a Richmond restaurant was posted on social media claiming that restaurant service will be suspended due to the ongoing novel coronavirus affecting business.
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Water-skiing squirrel gets Twiggy with it at Vancouver Boat Show

Water-skiing squirrel gets Twiggy with it at Vancouver Boat Show

And four other reasons Vancouver is awesome this week
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Jack Knox: Viral message: Keep calm and wash your hands

Jack Knox: Viral message: Keep calm and wash your hands

To repeat: In 2003, a total of 44 Canadians died of SARS, and we panicked. By contrast, 8,511 of us died from garden variety flu and pneumonia in 2018, and we yawned. As Madonna would say: boring.
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Public warning issued about North Van sex offender

Public warning issued about North Van sex offender

Authorities are warning the public about a former North Vancouver man considered a high-risk sex offender who has served his time in jail and will likely be living in the Lower Mainland, possibly in North Vancouver, Vancouver or Bowen Island.
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Baby tests positive for China virus just 30 hours after birth

Baby tests positive for China virus just 30 hours after birth

A baby in China's epidemic-hit Wuhan city has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus just 30 hours after being born, Chinese state media reported Wednesday.
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Coronavirus: Consider keeping kids who travelled to China at home, says ministry

Coronavirus: Consider keeping kids who travelled to China at home, says ministry

Health officials "more definitive" regarding school health recommendations
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Half of Canadians taking extra precautions as coronavirus continues to spread, survey

Half of Canadians taking extra precautions as coronavirus continues to spread, survey

But just one-quarter say they are concerned about contracting the virus
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Volunteers needed for Metro Vancouver homeless count

Volunteers needed for Metro Vancouver homeless count

This year’s count will take place March 3 and 4
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Evo Car Share adding more vehicles for Burnaby users

Evo Car Share adding more vehicles for Burnaby users

Evo Car Share has announced that it will add 250 more cars to roads this spring with the potential for further expansion. That means better access for Burnaby residents who like using car-share services.
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