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Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can now be tested in B.C.

Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can now be tested in B.C.

Testing is available for anyone in B.C. with COVID-19 symptoms, according to the chief medical health officer for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
“Coronavirus prevention tea” removed from the shelves in Richmond

“Coronavirus prevention tea” removed from the shelves in Richmond

TCM, Western medicine can learn from each other: Yang
Vancouver city councillors agree to 10% pay cut during pandemic

Vancouver city councillors agree to 10% pay cut during pandemic

Move follows Mayor Kennedy Stewart’s decision to take 10% cut in his $178,265 salary
Canadians will be required wear non-medical face masks on flights, says federal government

Canadians will be required wear non-medical face masks on flights, says federal government

Canadians will now be required to wear non-medical masks or face coverings on flights, Federal Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced Friday .
Henry forecasts a more social summer

Henry forecasts a more social summer

Restrictions on social distancing may begin to ease this summer, but British Columbians still need to hold the course for the coming weeks, is the message from the provincial health officer.
Richmond hockey spectator claims she was hit on head by falling sign

Richmond hockey spectator claims she was hit on head by falling sign

Woman files law suit, alleging sign fell on her at Richmond Ice Centre
Video shows man licking rail in New Westminster park

Video shows man licking rail in New Westminster park

A video posted to Facebook shows a man licking a rail in a New Westminster park. The video was posted by Kayla Miller, who said she shot footage of the man at Westminster Pier Park on Thursday.
Greater Vancouver Food Bank client list growing by dozens every day

Greater Vancouver Food Bank client list growing by dozens every day

A month into the pandemic, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank says the number of people in need of some help is growing by the day. “A lot of people have lost their jobs. A lot of people are scared and concerned. They have bills to pay.
TransLink warning of layoffs called 'reckless' and 'unnecessary'

TransLink warning of layoffs called 'reckless' and 'unnecessary'

The union that represents many transit workers is calling TransLink’s warnings about cuts to transit operator staffing levels “reckless” and an “irresponsible move that would do more harm than good during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most B.C. residents give themselves a high score for physical distancing, but rank others poorly

Most B.C. residents give themselves a high score for physical distancing, but rank others poorly

B.C. residents rate themselves very highly when it comes to their own social, or physical, distancing efforts, but think others are doing a poor job, according to a new survey.