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Coronavirus 101: What you need to know

Coronavirus 101: What you need to know

The Richmond News has illustrated the latest figures and advice on COVID-19
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COVID-19: There's an app for that – thanks to Coquitlam man

COVID-19: There's an app for that – thanks to Coquitlam man

Coquitlam's Curtis Kim, a BCIT computer systems grad, created a real-time online COVID-19 tracker
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B.C.'s coronavirus fight: More labs, equipment on the way

B.C.'s coronavirus fight: More labs, equipment on the way

Premier John Horgan revealed the action plan Friday lunchtime
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Vancouver police seize third stash of weapons in the Downtown Eastside

Vancouver police seize third stash of weapons in the Downtown Eastside

The stash included imitation guns swords, knives and hatchets
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B.C. loses 6,500 jobs in February as coronavirus concerns intensify

B.C. loses 6,500 jobs in February as coronavirus concerns intensify

What happened: B.C. among two provinces to post job losses in February. Why it matters: Declines in employment come as economic concerns over coronavirus ramp up. January job gains in B.C.
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Feds give UBC $2.8 million to fight spread of coronavirus

Feds give UBC $2.8 million to fight spread of coronavirus

Metro Vancouver experts on the frontlines of COVID-19 research
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Police incident blocking Oak Street Bridge traffic into Richmond

Police incident blocking Oak Street Bridge traffic into Richmond

A police incident on southbound Oak Street at 70th Avenue has traffic blocked. Drivers may want to seek an alternative route.
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Cathay Pacific to stop basing cabin crew in Vancouver, affecting close to 150 jobs

Cathay Pacific to stop basing cabin crew in Vancouver, affecting close to 150 jobs

Airline is expected to use Hong Kong-based staff on non-stop flights to Vancouver
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Burnaby's biggest mall now has 2 new 'major' bus routes connecting to it

Burnaby's biggest mall now has 2 new 'major' bus routes connecting to it

Two new bus routes are coming to Burnaby's Metrotown mall next month, including an express route between Metrotown and the North Shore that would help connect north and south Burnaby.
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Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend

Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend

Residents are reminded to turn their clocks ahead one hour this weekend when Daylight Saving Time goes into effect. Daylight Saving (DST) begin on Sunday, March 8 at 3 a.m. and continue until Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m. PDT this year.
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