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B.C.’s health officials hope for the best, plan for the worst in COVID-19 models

Lions Gate Hospital one of 17 across B.C. designated as a primary COVID-19 site

Mar 28, 2020 2:10 AM Read more >

Whistler Blackcomb has donated hundreds of pounds of food to Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton food banks

Part of the 23 tonnes of food Vail Resorts has donated to food banks and soup kitchens in mountain towns across North America

Mar 27, 2020 8:20 AM Read more >

‘Slight chance of optimism’ that COVID-19 growth rate slowing

Provincial health officials unveil hospital mobilization plan

Mar 27, 2020 5:02 AM Read more >

Telus waives internet fees for low-income customers

The company says customers enrolled in the program will get access to high-speed internet at no cost for 60 days

Mar 27, 2020 4:30 AM Read more >

UBC researchers get another $2.3 million for COVID-19 research

University received $2.8 million in federal funding earlier this month

Mar 27, 2020 4:20 AM Read more >

B.C.’s new rental support measures leave landlords in lurch

'This is wide open to potential abuse,' says landlord group, as tenant advocate publicly wonders if it makes sense to pay rent

Mar 27, 2020 4:10 AM Read more >

B.C. expands 2-1-1 phone line that enables seniors at home to get help

Province is providing United Way of the Lower Mainland with $50 million to fund the expansion

Mar 27, 2020 3:00 AM Read more >

B.C. Liquor Stores to close on Sundays due to COVID-19

Closures to start March 29

Mar 27, 2020 2:30 AM Read more >

Funerals delayed, grief delayed during COVID-19

B.C. declares mortuary services an essential service during COVID-19 pandemic—still some Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam firms have had to suspend funerals, memorial services for now

Mar 27, 2020 2:11 AM Read more >

People are tying white ribbons in support of health-care workers

North Vancouver resident brings initiative to her neighbourhood to support relatives in the U.S.

Mar 27, 2020 2:00 AM Read more >

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