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COVID-19: Canada to ramp up medical supply production, Canada-US border shut to irregular migrants

COVID-19: Canada to ramp up medical supply production, Canada-US border shut to irregular migrants

Irregular migrants will be turned back at the Canada-US border, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday, part of a series of new measures to help Canada weather the storm of COVID-19.
This website predicts how long your TP supply will last

This website predicts how long your TP supply will last

After hoarding emptied the shelves, many people are taking stock of their toilet paper. It's a situation few expected.
Richmond dentists postpone non-emergency care

Richmond dentists postpone non-emergency care

Richmond dentists are now only providing emergency treatment and services to patients as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across B.C.
Richmond declares emergency, shuts down city hall

Richmond declares emergency, shuts down city hall

Richmond city council voted unanimously to declare an emergency on Thursday evening, giving the city the ability to use any power it has to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Eight COVID-19 cases lab-confirmed in Richmond

Eight COVID-19 cases lab-confirmed in Richmond

Eight cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Richmond, all by laboratory tests, according to Richmond city staff.
Richmond Save-on-Foods suspends bottle returns during COVID-19 pandemic

Richmond Save-on-Foods suspends bottle returns during COVID-19 pandemic

Richmond’s Save-on-Foods and other locations in western Canada are suspending bottle returns and the use of reusable shopping bags starting Friday.
B.C. has 40 new cases, one new death from COVID-19

B.C. has 40 new cases, one new death from COVID-19

B.C.'s top health official warns police action may come if businesses continue without enforcing social distancing
TransLink suspends fare collection on entire bus system

TransLink suspends fare collection on entire bus system

With transit ridership dropping steadily due to the COVID-19 crisis, TransLink is changing the way people board buses and suspending fare collection on buses. Starting Friday, riders must board buses using the read doors only.
Transit boardings plummet amid COVID-19 crisis: TransLink data

Transit boardings plummet amid COVID-19 crisis: TransLink data

Transit use has taken a steep dive across Metro Vancouver as the COVID-19 crisis has many people staying home. TransLink released data from March 12-17, with Tuesday seeing the steepest drop in ridership.
Surrey shuts down city-run daycares; looks for temporary hospital space

Surrey shuts down city-run daycares; looks for temporary hospital space

Pandemic measures deepen in B.C.’s second most populated city