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B.C. declares provincial state of emergency

B.C. declares provincial state of emergency

Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth has declared a provincial state of emergency in B.C. amid the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement comes one day after provincial health officer Dr.
Stuck at home? These B.C. breweries will deliver beer to your door

Stuck at home? These B.C. breweries will deliver beer to your door

A number of Vancouver breweries using Skip the Dishes to deliver sweet relief
U.S.-Canada travel ban details being hammered out

U.S.-Canada travel ban details being hammered out

Details of the travel ban between Canada and the U.S. are being hammered out, but federal ministers are discouraging anyone from crossing the border right away. The U.S.
B.C. Liquor Stores have no immediate plans to close, despite rumours

B.C. Liquor Stores have no immediate plans to close, despite rumours

Keep calm and drink on – responsibly, and practice social distancing
COVID-19 update coming to Richmond council Monday

COVID-19 update coming to Richmond council Monday

Dr. Meena Dewar, Richmond’s medical health officer, will give an update on the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation at the Richmond council meeting on Monday (March 23) at 7 p.m. – the meeting will also be livestreamed.
Mario's Quarantine Diary, Day 4: Trying to contain the fear

Mario's Quarantine Diary, Day 4: Trying to contain the fear

The barrage of bad news associated with the COVID-19 pandemic can take a toll on everyone stuck inside. Meanwhile, why doesn't Nunavut have an NHL team?
PM announces Canada-US border closure, multi-billion dollar COVID-19 aid package

PM announces Canada-US border closure, multi-billion dollar COVID-19 aid package

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says 'extraordinary measures' include extending tax deadlines, wage subsidies and income support, moratorium on student loan payments
COVID-19: Move to close U.S.-Canada border

COVID-19: Move to close U.S.-Canada border

Just two days after the prime minister made an exception for travel between Canada and the U.S.
Update: List of Richmond stores, restaurants closed due to COVID-19

Update: List of Richmond stores, restaurants closed due to COVID-19

Richmond stores and restaurants are taking action as COVID-19 cases continue to increase. Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer, announced on Monday that gatherings are limited to 50 people and to promote safe distancing.
How Vancouver film and TV workers are responding to COVID-19

How Vancouver film and TV workers are responding to COVID-19

Riverdale was the first production to close up shop in the wake of COVID-19, but by the end of last week, virtually every other production in town had done the same.