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No COVID-19 deaths, outbreaks in Downtown Eastside shelters

No COVID-19 deaths, outbreaks in Downtown Eastside shelters

Toronto has 125 active COVID-19 cases spread over seven shelters and recorded at least two deaths
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Police ‘street checks’ down 89% this year, Vancouver mayor says

Police ‘street checks’ down 89% this year, Vancouver mayor says

Kennedy Stewart: ‘Time to bring the practice to a complete end’
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New West to close Front Street to through-traffic on summer weekends

New West to close Front Street to through-traffic on summer weekends

Local access to businesses open
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Vancouver trustees won’t suspend police school liaison program

Vancouver trustees won’t suspend police school liaison program

But nine-member board unanimous in need for review of programs operated by VPD and RCMP
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New Westminster council pushes for disaggregated data on COVID-19

New Westminster council pushes for disaggregated data on COVID-19

New Westminster is urging senior governments to collect more data to help better understand who is most impacted by COVID-19. On Monday, council approved a motion by Coun.
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B.C. moves to eliminate annual licence plate decals

B.C. moves to eliminate annual licence plate decals

If passed, Bill 20 will offer “flexibility” to decals, extending them beyond their one-year expiry date or even making them non-expiring.
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Canada among safest countries in the world from COVID-19: report

Canada among safest countries in the world from COVID-19: report

The global safety assessment report ranked Canada 12th overall, although in the area of healthcare system readiness, it sank to 37th
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The New West Farmers Market needs your help to survive COVID-19

The New West Farmers Market needs your help to survive COVID-19

The New West Farmers Market has issued a plea to the community to help it stay afloat through COVID-19.
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New Westminster man shot after confronting car thief

New Westminster man shot after confronting car thief

A New Westminster man is recovering after being shot by someone allegedly trying to break into the man’s vehicle early Monday morning. The New Westminster Police Department responded to a 911 call at around 2 a.m.
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B.C. Ferries adding vessels on major routes for summer

B.C. Ferries adding vessels on major routes for summer

B.C. Ferries is putting more vessels on its major routes to meet summer demand but service will remain below usual levels during what is typically the busiest time of year.
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