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Going to Point Roberts? The COVID-19 travel advisory applies to you, too

Going to Point Roberts? The COVID-19 travel advisory applies to you, too

Going to get some gas or pick up packages in Point Roberts? That counts as international travel
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Here's how to support Metro Vancouver restaurants during the COVID-19 crisis

Here's how to support Metro Vancouver restaurants during the COVID-19 crisis

Many Metro Vancouver restaurants are hurting. It might be easier than you think to show them some support right now
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Three office staff at Lions Gate Hospital test positive for coronavirus

Three office staff at Lions Gate Hospital test positive for coronavirus

They are self-isolating at home and are recovering, say officials
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Vancouver’s annual 4/20 festival cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

Vancouver’s annual 4/20 festival cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

It appears that nothing is safe from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Metro Vancouver breweries ban growler fills in wake of COVID-19 outbreak

Metro Vancouver breweries ban growler fills in wake of COVID-19 outbreak

Bottles and cans and wash your hands are where it's at
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BC Hydro offering deferrals, payment plans for people affected by COVID-19

BC Hydro offering deferrals, payment plans for people affected by COVID-19

BC Hydro has announced a plan to help customers struggling to pay their bills because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Monster Jam among Vancouver events postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

Monster Jam among Vancouver events postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

Monster Jam will not be taking place March 14-15, due to the province's new policy on gatherings during COVID-19 pandemic
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Richmond's restaurants on life support due to coronavirus pandemic

Richmond's restaurants on life support due to coronavirus pandemic

In recent weeks, not only have restaurants seen a drop in business, many are closing up shop completely
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Despite COVID-19 concerns, Vancouver movie theatre still screening Contagion next week

Despite COVID-19 concerns, Vancouver movie theatre still screening Contagion next week

Anyone still hoping to catch Steven Soderbergh ’s 2011 pandemic thriller Contagion in a group setting, you’re in luck.
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BC Ferries says cancelling outside cleaning contract won't affect vessel cleanliness

BC Ferries says cancelling outside cleaning contract won't affect vessel cleanliness

Deciding not to renew the contract of the outside cleaning firm will actually result in cleaner ships and efficiencies, claims BC Ferries
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