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Catholic public masses temporarily suspended in Metro Vancouver due to COVID-19

Catholic public masses temporarily suspended in Metro Vancouver due to COVID-19

Catholic masses across the archdiocese will no longer be held in front of public congregations, beginning March 21.
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Bowen Island is asking visitors to stay away

Bowen Island is asking visitors to stay away

“We know you want to come and enjoy Bowen Island, but our message to you today is ‘Please do not come.'"
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Vancouver grocer’s ‘no mask no service’ policy concerns Kerrisdale resident

Vancouver grocer’s ‘no mask no service’ policy concerns Kerrisdale resident

“I think it’s important that we pull together during this crisis and doing things like this doesn’t help that.”
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The Vancouver Park Board is reminding Vancouverites to practice social distancing, even while outdoors

The Vancouver Park Board is reminding Vancouverites to practice social distancing, even while outdoors

Those visiting Vancouver's parks and beaches should stay two metres away from others and avoid gathering in groups
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B.C. confirms 74 new COVID-19 cases, provincial total now at 424

B.C. confirms 74 new COVID-19 cases, provincial total now at 424

There has been one new death, and now personal service businesses are ordered closed
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Don't call the police if you notice people violating playground ban: B.C. Ministry of Health

Don't call the police if you notice people violating playground ban: B.C. Ministry of Health

It's fine to call foul if you see groups on your local playground - but you need to know who to call to get it handled
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Vancouver Coastal Health announces additional COVID-19 protections for care homes

Vancouver Coastal Health announces additional COVID-19 protections for care homes

The new measures affect the public, as well as care home workers
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Families struggle as COVID-19 cases mount in North Vancouver care centre

Families struggle as COVID-19 cases mount in North Vancouver care centre

The Lynn Valley Care Centre is ground zero for B.C.'s coronavirus battle, with 36 elderly residents now diagnosed with COVID-19. Eight of them have died.
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My B.C. COVID-19 story: I was infected with the coronavirus in the U.S.

My B.C. COVID-19 story: I was infected with the coronavirus in the U.S.

A first-person account from a V.I.A. contributor who contracted COVID-19 while on a work trip to Ohio
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Surrey is looking for empty warehouses to use as hospital space

Surrey is looking for empty warehouses to use as hospital space

Despite patchwork of municipal responses to COVID-19, the message from B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer is clear: avoid other people.
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