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Only food can be sold at farmers' markets: Provincial Health Officer

Only food can be sold at farmers' markets: Provincial Health Officer

One of the main goals is to discourage people from using farmers' markets as a gathering place.
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B.C. confirms 92 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 884

B.C. confirms 92 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 884

There has been one more death.
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CARTOON: Sit on your butt, save the world

CARTOON: Sit on your butt, save the world

Our old shame is our new pride
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‘I was scared:’ Richmond woman recalls her family’s time stuck in Peru under COVID-19 lockdown

‘I was scared:’ Richmond woman recalls her family’s time stuck in Peru under COVID-19 lockdown

Sabine Yep wept when she saw the Air Canada flight crew lined up outside the plane on the tarmac of an air force base in Lima, waving Canadian flags.
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This life-saving project aims to build a million ventilators in 90 days

This life-saving project aims to build a million ventilators in 90 days

“If doctors and nurses are to give patients a fighting chance, we want to do everything possible to give them the tools they require."
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Here are some examples of proper physical distancing (PHOTOS)

Here are some examples of proper physical distancing (PHOTOS)

Now, that's more like it.
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The Kwantlen Student Association is donating $200,000 to help those struggling due to COVID-19

The Kwantlen Student Association is donating $200,000 to help those struggling due to COVID-19

The KSA is giving $100,000 to Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s emergency funds, while the other half will benefit “a number of food banks and charities across the Lower Mainland.”
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OPINION: Mayor starts COVID-19 statement to constituents with "Listen up dips**ts"

OPINION: Mayor starts COVID-19 statement to constituents with "Listen up dips**ts"

It wasn't our mayor, unfortunately
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DTES Tim Hortons forced to close due to 'gross misconduct'

DTES Tim Hortons forced to close due to 'gross misconduct'

Individuals and businesses found to be in violation of a City order issued under the State of Emergency bylaw are liable for fines of up to $50,000.
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UBC researchers get another $2.3 million for COVID-19 research

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

Research teams will focus on developing and implementing measures to rapidly detect, neutralize, manage and reduce the transmission of the novel coronavirus
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