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YVR increasing screening measures as one of only 4 entry points to Canada

YVR increasing screening measures as one of only 4 entry points to Canada

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is increasing its screening measures as it becomes one of only four Canadian airports to accept international travellers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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COVID-19: "Don't go overboard" on shopping: Finance minister

COVID-19: "Don't go overboard" on shopping: Finance minister

The province wants to see changes to the Employment Standards Act to protect workers and employment insurance in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as it is expected to affect the global and local economy.
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COVID-19: Updated: Richmond schools suspended indefinitely

COVID-19: Updated: Richmond schools suspended indefinitely

The Minister of Education has suspended all classroom learning indefinitely, which could mean schools will be closed “for some time” given the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, he said in a news conference Tuesday.
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BC Ferries gets rule relaxed during coronavirus pandemic

BC Ferries gets rule relaxed during coronavirus pandemic

You’ll now be able to stay in your vehicle while catching at ferry out of Tsawwassen and other terminals, even on enclosed decks. B.C.
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Rolling Stones postpone ‘No Filter’ tour due to COVID-19

Rolling Stones postpone ‘No Filter’ tour due to COVID-19

The Stones were scheduled to play Vancouver May 12 as part of their North American tour
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UPDATED: BC Ferries car deck rules suspended to prevent COVID spread

UPDATED: BC Ferries car deck rules suspended to prevent COVID spread

Company also moves to close gift shop, limit food service
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COVID-19: Health officials make emotional plea to Canadians

COVID-19: Health officials make emotional plea to Canadians

Canadian health officials have made an emotional plea to the country to totally avoid gatherings of more than 50 people.
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Lessons learned: What the H1N1 outbreak taught B.C. about a pandemic

Lessons learned: What the H1N1 outbreak taught B.C. about a pandemic

B.C.’s response to COVID-19 based on 2005 playbook
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Vancouver police investigating after elderly pedestrian hit, killed in Kerrisdale

Vancouver police investigating after elderly pedestrian hit, killed in Kerrisdale

The 85-year-old was walking in a lane near West Boulevard and 43rd Avenue
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Prime Minister urges Canadians to stay home to stop spread of COVID-19

Prime Minister urges Canadians to stay home to stop spread of COVID-19

Federal Government to make another 'major announcement' tomorrow regarding financial supports
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