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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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Police charged an Abbotsford woman with impaired driving while her child was in the van

Police charged an Abbotsford woman with impaired driving while her child was in the van

Police say the child was unsecured in a booster seat in the back of the vehicle.
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