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Squamish resident self-identifies as having COVID-19

Squamish resident self-identifies as having COVID-19

District of Squamish acknowledges self-identified case; District continues to be in contact with and will follow the Ministry of Health advice
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VSO offers virtual BeethovenFest finale in response to COVID-19

VSO offers virtual BeethovenFest finale in response to COVID-19

Tune in the the livestream at 2 p.m. this afternoon (Sunday, March 15) for Beethoven's Sixth Symphony live from the Orpheum Theatre
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COVID-19 compensation: What B.C. workers and employers need to know

COVID-19 compensation: What B.C. workers and employers need to know

Workers urged to look into employer's policies on sick leave
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Wind warning for Squamish continues

Wind warning for Squamish continues

Strong gusts expected Friday and Saturday
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More cases reported as COVID-19 sweeps through Canada

More cases reported as COVID-19 sweeps through Canada

Ontario reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday as the global pandemic continued to sweep through the country.
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As COVID-19 cases rise in B.C., health officer reassures public

As COVID-19 cases rise in B.C., health officer reassures public

'We're not talking about shutting down society here,' Henry says
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Economists predict recession coming due to COVID-19 and plunge in oil prices

Economists predict recession coming due to COVID-19 and plunge in oil prices

A recession is coming later year as the economy is derailed by the impact of COVID-19 and a plunge in oil prices, economists said Friday. Royal Bank of Canada forecasts the economy will grow at an annualized pace of 0.
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Drive-thru COVID-19 testing could also reduce spread in Canada: epidemiologist

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing could also reduce spread in Canada: epidemiologist

VANCOUVER — Drive-thru clinics testing people for COVID-19 in South Korea could serve as a model for Canada, where the spread of the virus is comparatively limited but increasing to the point that such early interventions could be considered, a
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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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