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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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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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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Vancouver’s long-running Theatre Under the Stars goes dark, cancels 2020 season

Vancouver’s long-running Theatre Under the Stars goes dark, cancels 2020 season

Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Hello, Dolly! were slated to run July 4 to Aug. 29. at Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl.
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B.C. confirms 67 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 792

B.C. confirms 67 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 792

There have been two more deaths.
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