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These hand sanitizers are being recalled Canada-wide due to 'health risks'

These hand sanitizers are being recalled Canada-wide due to 'health risks'

The sanitizers either contain ingredients that are not permitted by Health Canada or are not properly labelled.
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YVR to introduce self-cleaning kiosks

YVR to introduce self-cleaning kiosks

In response to the impacts of COVID-19, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is introducing a new self-cleaning and contactless system to their BorderXpress kiosks.
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Richmond Costco COVID-19 case unconfirmed by the company

Richmond Costco COVID-19 case unconfirmed by the company

Richmond Costco recently notified its employees that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. However, an anonymous source said this was the second such notification that Richmond Costco has sent to employees within days.
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This anonymous Instagram account is reviewing COVID-19 safety measures at B.C. establishments

This anonymous Instagram account is reviewing COVID-19 safety measures at B.C. establishments

"This is not your average food blog/review."
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Update: No tsunami risk for B.C. after quake near Alaska

Update: No tsunami risk for B.C. after quake near Alaska

The B.C. government announced there is no tsunami threat to the province after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of the Alaska Peninsula earlier today.
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TransLink removing bikes abandoned in its parkades

TransLink removing bikes abandoned in its parkades

Did you forget about your bike at one of TransLink bicycle parkades? Well, it’s being donated to charity.
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Ongoing mechanical issue cancels B.C. Ferries sailings between Island and mainland

Ongoing mechanical issue cancels B.C. Ferries sailings between Island and mainland

B.C. Ferries has cancelled some Monday sailings on routes between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen and Duke Point and Tsawwassen due to an ongoing mechanical issue with a vessel.
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City of Richmond staff concerned about changes to BC Building Code

City of Richmond staff concerned about changes to BC Building Code

City of Richmond staff are concerned changes the BC Building Code could result in new homes being less energy efficient.
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Three in four Canadians want government services to be available online post COVID-19

Three in four Canadians want government services to be available online post COVID-19

Interac survey shows Canadians agree the pandemic has emphasized the need for digital IDs, but continue to cite security as a key adoption concern
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Canada-U.S. border ban to stay until Nov. 21

Canada-U.S. border ban to stay until Nov. 21

The ban on non-essential travel between Canada and the U.S. has been extended until at least Nov. 21. Canada’s public safety minister, Bill Blair, made the announcement on social media on Monday morning.
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