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Burnaby city employees may work from home next week amid coronavirus pandemic

Burnaby city employees may work from home next week amid coronavirus pandemic

Some City of Burnaby employees may be working from home as early as mid-week next week, according to city manager Lambert Chu, as officials around the country and the world work to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
What you need in your emergency kit, whether for COVID-19 quarantine or after an earthquake

What you need in your emergency kit, whether for COVID-19 quarantine or after an earthquake

Water, food and a first aid kit are just some of the essentials you need in an emergency kit, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada
Crash causing delays on Highway 91 leaving Richmond

Crash causing delays on Highway 91 leaving Richmond

Update: The vehicle crash on Highway 91 eastbound at the No. 6 Road merge point has been cleared. Motorists should expect delays leaving Richmond through Highway 91 this afternoon. An earlier vehicle incident on Highway 91 eastbound, just past No.
Coronavirus: B.C. advises against all travel outside Canada, reports 7 new cases

Coronavirus: B.C. advises against all travel outside Canada, reports 7 new cases

Dr. Bonnie Henry says events with more than 250 people will be required to cancel to prevent spread of COVID-19
Disneyland will close over spring break due to coronavirus

Disneyland will close over spring break due to coronavirus

Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will close on March 14 until the end month due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide pandemic.
Vancouver police seek pink shirt-wearing suspect in Anti-Bullying Day attack

Vancouver police seek pink shirt-wearing suspect in Anti-Bullying Day attack

South Asian man allegedly beat up senior over $5
Botox party ‘doctor’ fined for contempt of court

Botox party ‘doctor’ fined for contempt of court

Physicians’ regulator sought $22,000 fine, judge orders $5,000
Three coronavirus cases confirmed at West Vancouver care home

Three coronavirus cases confirmed at West Vancouver care home

Resident in his 90s and two workers at Hollyburn House test positive for COVID-19
Richmond's Maple Lane and McKinney schools to be seismically upgraded

Richmond's Maple Lane and McKinney schools to be seismically upgraded

Maple Lane and McKinney elementary schools will be the next schools in line in Richmond to be seismically upgraded – to the tune of $19. 3 million.
How Vancouver offices are managing coronavirus lockdowns

How Vancouver offices are managing coronavirus lockdowns

If pro sports leagues are suspending their seasons over COVID-19 concerns, B.C. employees and employers should be prepared for the risk of similar shutdowns in their own workplaces.