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As a precaution over COVID-19, Quest University shuts down

As a precaution over COVID-19, Quest University shuts down

Students asked to move out of dorms, as university moves toward holding classes online
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B.C. recommends against non-essential travel outside Canada, large gatherings

B.C. recommends against non-essential travel outside Canada, large gatherings

No new cases of COVID-19 reported on Vancouver Island
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Canadian Screen Awards brace for 'disastrous' financial impact after cancellation

Canadian Screen Awards brace for 'disastrous' financial impact after cancellation

TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic gripping the world also rocked Canada's film and TV industry Thursday when organizers behind the Canadian Screen Awards cancelled this month's star-studded event and braced for a "disastrous" financial fallout.
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Two coronavirus cases confirmed at West Vancouver care home

Two coronavirus cases confirmed at West Vancouver care home

Resident and worker at Hollyburn House test positive for COVID-19
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Forensic sexual assault exams now available 24/7 in Sea to Sky Corridor

Forensic sexual assault exams now available 24/7 in Sea to Sky Corridor

Sea to Sky first responders also trained for sexual assault response
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Vancouver Coastal Health warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at dental conference

Vancouver Coastal Health warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at dental conference

A person who attended the conference on March 6 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. has tested positive for coronavirus
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'Social distancing' ramps up as COVID-19 spreads and economic toll mounts

'Social distancing' ramps up as COVID-19 spreads and economic toll mounts

TORONTO — Keeping distance from others as a way to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 ramped up across Canada on Thursday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife went into precautionary self-isolation, major events were cancelled, and
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'Riverdale' production halts in Vancouver due to novel coronavirus concerns

'Riverdale' production halts in Vancouver due to novel coronavirus concerns

VANCOUVER — Warner Bros. Television says the Vancouver-based production of teen drama "Riverdale" has been halted until further notice.
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China, Russia interfering with Canadian affairs, watchdog report says

China, Russia interfering with Canadian affairs, watchdog report says

OTTAWA — China and Russia are meddling in Canadian affairs, a national security-and-intelligence watchdog says in a new report that cites evidence of "significant and sustained" foreign interference directed at Canada.
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NHL suspends season due to COVID-19 pandemic

NHL suspends season due to COVID-19 pandemic

The NHL has suspended its season immediately due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league made the announcement Thursday afternoon.
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