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Whistler doctors urge public to stay away from healthcare centre unless for urgent care

Whistler doctors urge public to stay away from healthcare centre unless for urgent care

Patients can still access primary care through family doctor or new virtual clinic
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COVID-19 a 'devastating blow' to mountain towns that rely on tourism

COVID-19 a 'devastating blow' to mountain towns that rely on tourism

Some businesses may never re-open says CEO of Banff-Lake Louise Tourism
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B.C. records three new COVID-19 deaths, 48 new cases

B.C. records three new COVID-19 deaths, 48 new cases

Six long-term care facilities in the province have COVID-19 cases
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B.C. introduces $5-billion COVID-19 economic response plan

B.C. introduces $5-billion COVID-19 economic response plan

The B.C. government has introduced a $5-billion COVID-19 action plan to address immediate needs in the B.C. economy. The response includes $2.8 billion to support individuals and services, and $2.
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RMOW announces closure of playgrounds, basketball courts, skate park and other gathering areas

RMOW announces closure of playgrounds, basketball courts, skate park and other gathering areas

Village of Pemberton follows suit; asks visitors to postpone their trip to the area
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BC Parks closes all Stawamus Chief trails due to COVID-19 concerns

BC Parks closes all Stawamus Chief trails due to COVID-19 concerns

Closures are in effect immediately
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Victoria encouraging restaurants to use laid-off servers for liquor delivery

Victoria encouraging restaurants to use laid-off servers for liquor delivery

Restaurants temporarily allowed to deliver liquor products with purchase of meal
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Fines, arrests possible for social distancing non-compliance

Fines, arrests possible for social distancing non-compliance

Federal Emergency Measures act 'on the table'
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'Unsettling' images of packed parking lots and hikers not social distancing in Squamish Saturday

'Unsettling' images of packed parking lots and hikers not social distancing in Squamish Saturday

Local resident counts 200 people climbing ladder with bare hands on the Chief
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B.C. health officials not providing basic data on COVID-19 testing

B.C. health officials not providing basic data on COVID-19 testing

The 74 new positive tests reported in B.C. Saturday is a lagging indicator of novel coronavirus infections, said Dr. Bonnie Henry
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