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Vancouver skies fill with cheers of appreciation for health care workers (VIDEO)

Vancouver skies fill with cheers of appreciation for health care workers (VIDEO)

Nightly tradition brings joyful sounds to city amid COVID-19 pandemic
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‘COVIDIOTS’ hashtag catches on to call out COVID-19 social distancing failures

‘COVIDIOTS’ hashtag catches on to call out COVID-19 social distancing failures

Vancouver Park Board introduces more measures to limit access to outdoor facilities to combat coronavirus
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A North Vancouver distillery is making free hand sanitizer

A North Vancouver distillery is making free hand sanitizer

Amid countless stories of people trying to do good during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, a distillery in North Vancouver is getting in the spirit.
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B.C. orders all salons, tattoo shops closed

B.C. orders all salons, tattoo shops closed

What happened: More B.C. businesses are being ordered to shut down as the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the province Why it matters: The new order comes just a day after restaurants were ordered closed to table service, leaving many workers jobless B.C.
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West Vancouver declares local state of emergency

West Vancouver declares local state of emergency

The District of West Vancouver has declared a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Mary-Ann Booth signed the order on Friday after remotely seeking support from her fellow councillors.
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A ninth resident of North Vancouver care home has died from COVID-19

A ninth resident of North Vancouver care home has died from COVID-19

A ninth resident of North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley Care Centre Lodge has died of COVID-19. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the news at a press conference Saturday afternoon.
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Salons, spas, tattoo parlours ordered to close as COVID-19 cases hit 424 in B.C.

B.C.'s provincial health officer issued a new order to close personal service establishments such as salons, spas, massage and tattoo parlours. Dr.
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Don't call the police if you notice people violating playground ban: B.C. Ministry of Health

Don't call the police if you notice people violating playground ban: B.C. Ministry of Health

A North Vancouver resident is calling foul after noticing a large group of people playing basketball at a local elementary school even after all North Shore municipalities announced yesterday they were closing playgrounds to help slow the spread of C
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Vancouver Coastal Health announces additional COVID-19 protections for care homes

Vancouver Coastal Health announces additional COVID-19 protections for care homes

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Vancouver Coastal Health Saturday announced additional measures to protect residents living in long-term care homes.
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COVID-19: Federal government working with Canadian airlines to repatriate citizens stranded abroad

COVID-19: Federal government working with Canadian airlines to repatriate citizens stranded abroad

First emergency flight to leave Morocco this weekend
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