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What it’s like to own Vancouver’s last two video stores during a pandemic

What it’s like to own Vancouver’s last two video stores during a pandemic

Black Dog Video owner Darren Gay has a cure for boredom during coronavirus self-isolation
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11 new cases of coronavirus in VCH region, B.C. total now 64

11 new cases of coronavirus in VCH region, B.C. total now 64

There are 11 new cases of the coronavirus in B.C., health officials announced Friday, bringing the provincial total to 64.
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Coronavirus prompts extra hygiene, cleaning steps at Richmond city facilities

Coronavirus prompts extra hygiene, cleaning steps at Richmond city facilities

Richmond Coun. Harold Steves suggested in a Twitter post on Friday that the borders should be closed in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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3 office staff at Lions Gate Hospital test positive for coronavirus

3 office staff at Lions Gate Hospital test positive for coronavirus

Three administrative staff members of Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Vancouver Coastal Health.
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Richmond spring events cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

Richmond spring events cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

Richmond’s annual Cherry Blossom and Seedy Saturday events have been cancelled amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.
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Coronavirus: A message about taking a ferry

Coronavirus: A message about taking a ferry

If you’re heading to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, take note that you can’t stay in your vehicle while the ferry is travelling, despite the recommendation by health officials to keep your social distance during the coronavirus situation.
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Large cruise ships banned from docking at Port of Vancouver until July

Large cruise ships banned from docking at Port of Vancouver until July

Poll shows 82 per cent of British Columbians support decision to delay cruise season
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Richmond childcare fees among highest in province: study

Richmond childcare fees among highest in province: study

With fees as high as $1,200 per month on average, childcare costs in Richmond are among the highest in B.C.
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Teachers, employer back at the negotiating table with mediator

Teachers, employer back at the negotiating table with mediator

Talks have been ongoing for more than a year for a new contract for teachers with no deal so far. But, because of a mediator-imposed media blackout, neither side is commenting publicly about the on-going negotiations. The B.C.
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BC Hydro says customers can defer payments in wake of COVID-19

BC Hydro says customers can defer payments in wake of COVID-19

BC Hydro says customers can “defer” their bill payments in the wake of COVID-19 as power usage goes up with people staying home more often.
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