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School superintendent’s interaction with journalist has minister’s ‘attention’

School superintendent’s interaction with journalist has minister’s ‘attention’

Coquitlam School District superintendent Patricia Gartland operates one of the last remaining Confucius Institutes in Canada and travels frequently to China on junkets to promote the district’s multi-million dollar international student program.
Vancouver police officer tests positive for COVID-19

Vancouver police officer tests positive for COVID-19

Any officer who came into contact with the individual is practicing self-isolation at home.
Death of North Van dentist who attended conference confirmed as COVID caused

Death of North Van dentist who attended conference confirmed as COVID caused

The death of a North Shore dentist who died suddenly 10 days after attending the Pacific Dental Conference earlier this month has been confirmed as linked to the COVID-19 virus. Dr.
Vancouver forecast calling for a ‘chance of wet flurries’

Vancouver forecast calling for a ‘chance of wet flurries’

Spring has sprung in the Lower Mainland, but the forecast still calls for some frigid overnight temperatures.
U.S. troops not heading to Canadian border amid pandemic

U.S. troops not heading to Canadian border amid pandemic

There are reports that U.S. troops will not be mobilizing near the Canadian border, despite the possibility arising last week.
Burnaby residents claim no social distancing in Trans Mountain construction

Burnaby residents claim no social distancing in Trans Mountain construction

As construction plows ahead, Trans Mountain says it's following social-distancing protocols. Photos submitted to the NOW appear to show otherwise
Ladner man shares his experience as one of B.C.’s early COVID-19 cases

Ladner man shares his experience as one of B.C.’s early COVID-19 cases

He is case number 231. Ladner resident Jerry Glubisz is on the road to recovery after being diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-March.
West Van teacher harnesses 3D printers for COVID-19 workers

West Van teacher harnesses 3D printers for COVID-19 workers

This story has been amended since first posting to include a link to B.C.'s COVID-19 Supplier Hub, for companies looking to offer support or supplies.
Citing ‘unprecedented impact’ of COVID-19, Air Canada to lay off 15,000 staff

Citing ‘unprecedented impact’ of COVID-19, Air Canada to lay off 15,000 staff

‘I understand and regret the impact this will have upon our employees and their families. I thank all of our employees, as well as union leaders, for working with us constructively to quickly implement these measures’
UPDATED: Dix announces free parking at B.C. hospitals

UPDATED: Dix announces free parking at B.C. hospitals

If you’re a health care worker, a patient or a visitor to a B.C. hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s some financial relief in sight.