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ICBC suspending road tests due to COVID-19

ICBC suspending road tests due to COVID-19

ICBC has announced that all driver road tests are cancelled starting March 17 to help limit the spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus). The decision follows public health authorities’ recommendation to be vigilant around social distancing.
10 live webcams for armchair travellers stuck at home due to COVID-19

10 live webcams for armchair travellers stuck at home due to COVID-19

Whether you’re self-isolating or quarantined at home, these live webcams will keep you and the kids entertained for hours
COVID-19: Bars shut down in B.C, public health emergency declared

COVID-19: Bars shut down in B.C, public health emergency declared

Province has 3 new deaths, 83 new cases, bringing total to 186
YVR increasing screening measures as one of only 4 entry points to Canada

YVR increasing screening measures as one of only 4 entry points to Canada

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is increasing its screening measures as it becomes one of only four Canadian airports to accept international travellers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19: "Don't go overboard" on shopping: Finance minister

COVID-19: "Don't go overboard" on shopping: Finance minister

The province wants to see changes to the Employment Standards Act to protect workers and employment insurance in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as it is expected to affect the global and local economy.
COVID-19: Updated: Richmond schools suspended indefinitely

COVID-19: Updated: Richmond schools suspended indefinitely

The Minister of Education has suspended all classroom learning indefinitely, which could mean schools will be closed “for some time” given the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, he said in a news conference Tuesday.
BC Ferries gets rule relaxed during coronavirus pandemic

BC Ferries gets rule relaxed during coronavirus pandemic

You’ll now be able to stay in your vehicle while catching at ferry out of Tsawwassen and other terminals, even on enclosed decks. B.C.
Rolling Stones postpone ‘No Filter’ tour due to COVID-19

Rolling Stones postpone ‘No Filter’ tour due to COVID-19

The Stones were scheduled to play Vancouver May 12 as part of their North American tour
UPDATED: BC Ferries car deck rules suspended to prevent COVID spread

UPDATED: BC Ferries car deck rules suspended to prevent COVID spread

Company also moves to close gift shop, limit food service
COVID-19: Health officials make emotional plea to Canadians

COVID-19: Health officials make emotional plea to Canadians

Canadian health officials have made an emotional plea to the country to totally avoid gatherings of more than 50 people.