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Health officer says distancing measures are "making a difference"

Health officer says distancing measures are "making a difference"

With extensive modelling and planning, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry thinks, even in a China-like scenario, B.C. has the capacity to handle the COVID-19 outbreak.
Canada in talks with U.S. over troops at border, deportation of asylum seekers

Canada in talks with U.S. over troops at border, deportation of asylum seekers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it would be a “mistake” for the United States to deploy troops to the Canada-US border.
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 0.25%

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 0.25%

Canada's central bank has also launched a quantitative easing program to bring liquidity to Canadian markets
Feds roll out new measures to help small, medium-sized businesses weather COVID-19 storm

Feds roll out new measures to help small, medium-sized businesses weather COVID-19 storm

Ottawa is increasing the payroll support for employers to 75 per cent
Don’t squeeze the lemons: COVID-19 food safety tips

Don’t squeeze the lemons: COVID-19 food safety tips

BC Centre for Disease Control says you won’t get COVID-19 from food but you should wash fresh produce — and your hands, of course — when you get it home
Funerals delayed, grief delayed during COVID-19

Funerals delayed, grief delayed during COVID-19

B.C. declares mortuary services an essential service during COVID-19 pandemic — still some Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam firms have had to suspend funerals, memorial services for now
Bob Dylan releases epic new song "Murder Most Foul" online

Bob Dylan releases epic new song "Murder Most Foul" online

Overnight Bob Dylan released a new 17-minute song online called “Murder Most Foul,” with a photo of John F. Kennedy as the artwork, and opening with "It was a dark day in Dallas, November, '63 - a day that will live on in infamy ...
A Richmondite asks people to clap from balconies to honour health care workers

A Richmondite asks people to clap from balconies to honour health care workers

At a time of isolation, a Richmondite is asking people to take at least a minute each night to pay tribute to Richmond healthcare workers who are on the frontlines of battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Teachers reach tentative deal after a year of negotiations

Teachers reach tentative deal after a year of negotiations

B.C. teachers have reached a tentative deal with their employer after working on an expired contract since June.
B.C. Liquor Stores to close on Sundays due to COVID-19

B.C. Liquor Stores to close on Sundays due to COVID-19

While rumours circulated that B.C. Liquor Stores would close doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic , the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch clarified that it will only curtail shopping hours .