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North Shore schools prepare for move to online learning

North Shore schools prepare for move to online learning

Ministry of Education says plans need to be in place by mid-April
From heads to hands, Coquitlam company switches production to protect health care workers

From heads to hands, Coquitlam company switches production to protect health care workers

AG Hair is gearing up to produce hand sanitizer to protect health care workers and the public from COVID-19
Local hospital bed, ventilator availabilities unclear

Local hospital bed, ventilator availabilities unclear

Health officials clearing beds for pandemic response
School superintendent’s interaction with journalist has minister’s ‘attention’

School superintendent’s interaction with journalist has minister’s ‘attention’

Coquitlam School District superintendent Patricia Gartland operates one of the last remaining Confucius Institutes in Canada and travels frequently to China on junkets to promote the district’s multi-million dollar international student program.
Weiler commits to regular briefings for business community

Weiler commits to regular briefings for business community

West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP Patrick Weiler has committed to weekly briefings with the Sunshine Coast business community as the impact of measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, many of which have led to businesses closing dow
How to shop for groceries on Bowen Island during a pandemic

How to shop for groceries on Bowen Island during a pandemic

In the effort to stop COVID-19, many Bowen businesses have voluntarily closed, however some businesses are busy as ever providing essential services to our island population.
North Shore businesses uncertain as rent comes due

North Shore businesses uncertain as rent comes due

With small businesses getting by on slim margins at the best of times, temporary closures as a result of COVID-19 will leave a lot of commercial landlords holding rubber rent cheques come April 1.
North Shore shoppers contend with grocery challenges amid COVID-19

North Shore shoppers contend with grocery challenges amid COVID-19

Many people on the North Shore, including many seniors and older adults, are struggling to adjust to what’s become the often stressful act of grocery shopping amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Death of North Van dentist who attended conference confirmed as COVID caused

Death of North Van dentist who attended conference confirmed as COVID caused

The death of a North Shore dentist who died suddenly 10 days after attending the Pacific Dental Conference earlier this month has been confirmed as linked to the COVID-19 virus. Dr.
Vancouver forecast calling for a ‘chance of wet flurries’

Vancouver forecast calling for a ‘chance of wet flurries’

Spring has sprung in the Lower Mainland, but the forecast still calls for some frigid overnight temperatures.