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UPDATE: West Van bus drivers' union calls for emergency transit funding

UPDATE: West Van bus drivers' union calls for emergency transit funding

The union that represents West Vancouver’s Blue Bus staff is warning transit service cuts will hurt essential workers trying to get us through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vancouver Aquarium raises a whopping $624,427 in just over a week

Vancouver Aquarium raises a whopping $624,427 in just over a week

Gustavsson adds that each donation demonstrates the value of the Vancouver Aquarium to the public to all levels of government.
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Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Peanut butter and jam make for a great sandwich pairing, but they’re also key ingredients in some novel research — a sniff test to identify otherwise asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers.
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VPD officer cleared in pushing North Van woman

VPD officer cleared in pushing North Van woman

A Vancouver Police Department officer has been cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation into him pushing a North Vancouver woman to the ground during a protest.
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COVID-19 outbreak has been reported at Lions Gate Hospital

COVID-19 outbreak has been reported at Lions Gate Hospital

3 patients and 3 staff have tested positive for the virus outside of the COVID-19 ward
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District of North Van chops budget for first time in years

District of North Van chops budget for first time in years

District of North Vancouver residents can expect a two per cent average increase in their municipal taxes, the lowest increase in years.
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COVID-19 emergency response fund sees uptake in grant applications, donations

COVID-19 emergency response fund sees uptake in grant applications, donations

West Vancouver Foundation looking to raise $500,000 to support first wave of grants
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Province confirms COVID-19 outbreak at Coquitlam poultry plant

Province confirms COVID-19 outbreak at Coquitlam poultry plant

Two cases isolated as the investigation continues
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Bowen library halting book lending but still lending from MedShed

Bowen library halting book lending but still lending from MedShed

The Bowen Island Library is discontinuing its lending of library items during its closure to the public (with the exception of the medshed).
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North Shore's top doc offers hope for easing of COVID restrictions

North Shore's top doc offers hope for easing of COVID restrictions

The North Shore’s chief medical doctor offered glimpses of hope for some return to normalcy during a live question and answer session hosted online by Vancouver Coastal Health on Thursday. Dr.
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