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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

OPINION: Extending spring break indefinitely in B.C. is the right move

OPINION: Extending spring break indefinitely in B.C. is the right move

Closing schools to limit spread of COVID-19 will impact children
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Three more COVID-19 deaths at Lynn Valley Care Centre

Three more COVID-19 deaths at Lynn Valley Care Centre

All four coronavirus deaths in Canada have been residents of North Vancouver care facility
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People of Vancouver, stop gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic

People of Vancouver, stop gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic

Breweries, patios were pumping this past weekend despite coronavirus concerns
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Canada closes borders in effort to contain spread of COVID-19

Canada closes borders in effort to contain spread of COVID-19

Entry into Canada will be denied to those who aren't Canadians or permanent residents, with some exceptions
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COVID-19: Three new coronavirus deaths in B.C.

COVID-19: Three new coronavirus deaths in B.C.

Province restricts public gatherings to less than 50 people as case total tops 100
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WestJet passenger travelling between Vancouver and Kelowna tests positive for COVID-19

WestJet passenger travelling between Vancouver and Kelowna tests positive for COVID-19

A WestJet passenger tested positive for COVID-19 after flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) last week.
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COVID-19: Canada bans foreigners, symptomatic people from entering country

COVID-19: Canada bans foreigners, symptomatic people from entering country

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.
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COVID-19 forces Douglas College to move classes online

COVID-19 forces Douglas College to move classes online

Douglas College's campuses in Coquitlam and New Westminster will transition away from in-person classes no later than March 20
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B.C. tech moves to front lines in COVID-19 fight

B.C. tech moves to front lines in COVID-19 fight

Local firms poised for growth as coronavirus concerns go global
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These are the COVID-19 scams preying on a panicked public: BBB

These are the COVID-19 scams preying on a panicked public: BBB

With people panicking about COVID-19, more people are vulnerable to becoming victims of scams. That’s the message from the Better Business Bureau, which has issued a list of scams targeting the public.
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