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Vancouver launches childcare referral system for essential workers

Vancouver launches childcare referral system for essential workers

Priority will be given to children whose parents or guardians work as front-line workers in public health and health services, social services, law enforcement, first responders and emergency response.
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.
‘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.
Burnaby imposing $500 fine for using amenities closed due to COVID-19

Burnaby imposing $500 fine for using amenities closed due to COVID-19

Also in the bylaw amendment, which passed unanimously and without comment from councillors, was a $100 discount for anyone who pays up within 15 days and a 50% discount for anyone who enters a compliance agreement with the city.
911 swamped with virus calls; non-urgent inquiries should go to 811

911 swamped with virus calls; non-urgent inquiries should go to 811

B.C. paramedics are reporting that 75 per cent of recent calls to 911 ambulance dispatch are related to suspicions of COVID-19 or other influenza-type symptoms.
Hazardous conditions: Major B.C. highway to get hit with up to 40 cm of snowfall

Hazardous conditions: Major B.C. highway to get hit with up to 40 cm of snowfall

It's all a result of an "unseasonably cool spring storm," according to the national weather agency. 
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."
Here are some examples of proper physical distancing (PHOTOS)

Here are some examples of proper physical distancing (PHOTOS)

Now, that's more like it.
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.”
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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