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COVID-19: Squamish Nation services reduced, but supports offered

COVID-19: Squamish Nation services reduced, but supports offered

'Leadership and our staff are working around the clock to respond to the crisis': Khelsilem
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B.C.'s search and rescue groups urge safety as people use the outdoors for social distancing

B.C.'s search and rescue groups urge safety as people use the outdoors for social distancing

As people flock to the great outdoors in order to practice social distancing, B.C.’s search and rescue groups are reminding everyone to plan ahead and stay safe while adventuring.
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B.C. declares provincial state of emergency

B.C. declares provincial state of emergency

Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth has declared a provincial state of emergency in B.C. amid the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement comes one day after provincial health officer Dr.
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U.S.-Canada travel ban details being hammered out

U.S.-Canada travel ban details being hammered out

Details of the travel ban between Canada and the U.S. are being hammered out, but federal ministers are discouraging anyone from crossing the border right away. The U.S.
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Here's how Canada's $82b COVID-19 economic stimulus package breaks down

Here's how Canada's $82b COVID-19 economic stimulus package breaks down

Who will be receiving aid, as well as when and how much
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Vancouver’s Rio Theatre cancels pandemic movie amidst current COVID-19 pandemic

Vancouver’s Rio Theatre cancels pandemic movie amidst current COVID-19 pandemic

You will no longer be able to watch Contagion in a Vancouver movie theatre
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B.C. Liquor Stores have no immediate plans to close, despite rumours

B.C. Liquor Stores have no immediate plans to close, despite rumours

Keep calm and drink on – responsibly, and practice social distancing
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In midst of pandemic, West Van seeks volunteers to act as antidote to isolation

In midst of pandemic, West Van seeks volunteers to act as antidote to isolation

West Vancouver is looking for a few good volunteers and a few decent devices.
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PM announces Canada-US border closure, multi-billion dollar COVID-19 aid package

PM announces Canada-US border closure, multi-billion dollar COVID-19 aid package

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says 'extraordinary measures' include extending tax deadlines, wage subsidies and income support, moratorium on student loan payments
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Les Leyne: B.C. relying on Ottawa for rescue mission

Les Leyne: B.C. relying on Ottawa for rescue mission

Premier John Horgan was more interested Tuesday in pressing Ottawa for action on the economic response to the pandemic than showing his own hand.
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