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Burnaby helpers needed on the coldest night of the year

Burnaby helpers needed on the coldest night of the year

There’s nothing fun about being homeless. But there is something fun about raising money to help the homeless in Burnaby.
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Coronavirus panic prompts Air Canada to cancel some flights between China and Vancouver

Coronavirus panic prompts Air Canada to cancel some flights between China and Vancouver

Carrier operates 33 flights per week to the country hardest hit with the fast-spreading fatal disease
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People are wearing water jugs over their heads against coronavirus (PHOTOS)

People are wearing water jugs over their heads against coronavirus (PHOTOS)

Unusual protective measures seen at Vancouver airport
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Coronavirus outbreak: Vancouver's Wuhan community group urges tolerance, understanding

Coronavirus outbreak: Vancouver's Wuhan community group urges tolerance, understanding

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Video: Coronavirus fears in Richmond sparks massive line-up for pharmacy face masks

Video: Coronavirus fears in Richmond sparks massive line-up for pharmacy face masks

With news spreading fast of a coronavirus case being confirmed in B.C, a massive line-up formed this afternoon for face masks outside a Richmond pharmacy.
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It's official: City of Burnaby is a living wage employer

It's official: City of Burnaby is a living wage employer

A living wage advocate offered “hearty congratulations” to Burnaby city council Monday evening as she presented the city with a living wage certification.
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UPDATE: 'No risk' of infection from rumoured cornavirus patient who visited Burnaby

UPDATE: 'No risk' of infection from rumoured cornavirus patient who visited Burnaby

Investigation into story told by Burnaby councillor found "no risk," public health officer says. In separate case, B.C.'s first "presumptive" diagnosis of the deadly virus is made
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Shopify to open Vancouver office, hire 1,000 employees

Shopify to open Vancouver office, hire 1,000 employees

What happened: Ottawa-based tech company Shopify plans to open its first permanent office in Vancouver by late 2020 Why it matters: The firm will be hiring 1,000 workers for the new R&D centre Canadian tech giant Shopify Inc.
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Updated: Unclear if first B.C. coronavirus case is in Richmond

Updated: Unclear if first B.C. coronavirus case is in Richmond

Man in his 40s arrived last week from China via YVR; is in isolation at home; officials refuse to confirm where he lives, citing privacy reasons
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Health Canada unclear on how many health-safety workers are at airports

Health Canada unclear on how many health-safety workers are at airports

What happened: Health Canada is not answering questions on exactly how many health and safety workers, or quarantine officials, are based at Canadian airports but it is promising that it will deploy more officials at airports later this week.
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