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Richmond non-profits adjust, reduce services amid outbreak

Richmond non-profits adjust, reduce services amid outbreak

The widespread shutdown of places where vulnerable people usually meet, congregate and access services is putting them in an even more precarious position.
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Families struggle as COVID-19 cases mount in North Van care centre

Families struggle as COVID-19 cases mount in North Van care centre

36 elderly residents now have COVID-19 in the Lynn Valley care home that is ground zero for B.C.'s coronavirus battle. Eight of them have died
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Protections sought for Burnaby grocery store employees amid COVID-19 crisis

Protections sought for Burnaby grocery store employees amid COVID-19 crisis

The United Food and Commercial Workers union is fighting for certain protections for frontline grocery workers, including those in Burnaby.
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Catholic public masses temporarily suspended in Metro Vancouver due to COVID-19

Catholic public masses temporarily suspended in Metro Vancouver due to COVID-19

Some parishes in the archdiocese offer streaming video of their services.
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B.C. reports 77 new COVID-19 cases, for total of 348, as restaurants ordered to close

B.C. reports 77 new COVID-19 cases, for total of 348, as restaurants ordered to close

Healthcare workers praised, people urged to follow social distancing measures
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Smaller B.C. airlines stop flights to slow spread of COVID-19

Smaller B.C. airlines stop flights to slow spread of COVID-19

Pacific Coastal Airlines shuts down all operations while Harbour Air axes its U.S. flights while reducing flight frequency to B.C. destinations
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Safety, equipment levels a concern should COVID-19 cases rise: B.C. Nurses' Union president

Safety, equipment levels a concern should COVID-19 cases rise: B.C. Nurses' Union president

Currently no shortage of nurses at Richmond Hospital as healthcare system prepares for more COVID-19 cases
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As if COVID-19 isn’t enough, now we’re being warned about giant hornets

As if COVID-19 isn’t enough, now we’re being warned about giant hornets

The provincial government wants residents to report sightings of this invasive species deadly to honey bees
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BC Liquor Stores to remain open during COVID-19, hours restricted

BC Liquor Stores to remain open during COVID-19, hours restricted

Despite rumours to the contrary, BC Liquor Stores will remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UPDATE: Staff member at a Coquitlam care centre diagnosed with COVID-19

The staff member at Dufferin Care Centre in Coquitlam is in isolation and enhanced control measures have been put in place
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