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Coquitlam man donates 15,000 masks to Eagle Ridge Hospital

Coquitlam man donates 15,000 masks to Eagle Ridge Hospital

Supply chain management consultant Jonathon Karelse of Coquitlam sourced N95 and surgical masks through his contacts in Asia
Citing ‘unprecedented impact’ of COVID-19, Air Canada to lay off 15,000 staff

Citing ‘unprecedented impact’ of COVID-19, Air Canada to lay off 15,000 staff

‘I understand and regret the impact this will have upon our employees and their families. I thank all of our employees, as well as union leaders, for working with us constructively to quickly implement these measures’
North Vancouver seamstress leads project to sew for health-care safety

North Vancouver seamstress leads project to sew for health-care safety

A North Shore woman who has been sewing for much of her life is calling on local crafters to join her in sewing their way to safety during the coronavirus pandemic, producing caps and gowns for health-care workers.
UPDATED: Dix announces free parking at B.C. hospitals

UPDATED: Dix announces free parking at B.C. hospitals

If you’re a health care worker, a patient or a visitor to a B.C. hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s some financial relief in sight.
B.C. supermarkets don't need to follow 50-person COVID-19 rule

B.C. supermarkets don't need to follow 50-person COVID-19 rule

The maximum 50-person rule in B.C. for a business during the COVID-19 pandemic will not apply to retail food and grocery stores – as long as physical distancing can be maintained.

Some criminals may get out of B.C. jails early due to COVID-19

BC Corrections says it is assessing some non-violent offenders for possible early release as it deals with the global pandemic
CCTV cameras coming to Richmond intersections

CCTV cameras coming to Richmond intersections

The privacy commissioner set restrictions around what information can be captured of drivers and their cars
Chor Leoni keeps choral music alive during COVID-19

Chor Leoni keeps choral music alive during COVID-19

Faced with the new reality of no in-person rehearsals or concerts, the men's choir is starting up a livestream to connect audiences with choral music during the pandemic
Richmondites volunteered to help produce medical supplies for front line workers

Richmondites volunteered to help produce medical supplies for front line workers

A group of Richmondites are banding together to protect frontline workers in the battle against the coronavirus (COVID-19) and sending a message of support.
ER doc says it's 'scary' sending home people with symptoms

ER doc says it's 'scary' sending home people with symptoms

Dr. Sean Wormsbecker of Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster and Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody said hospitals are sending home symptomatic patients without testing them, he's concerned people won't follow quarantine direction