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UBC speech scientist breaks down the threat of 'speaking moistly'

UBC speech scientist breaks down the threat of 'speaking moistly'

"What’s become clear in the current situation is that we need to have researchers coming together who really understand speech and who really understand airborne pathogens."
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Over 70,000 animals could be 're-homed' if the Vancouver Aquarium closes

Over 70,000 animals could be 're-homed' if the Vancouver Aquarium closes

"Is re-homing different than re-locating?"
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Here’s why B.C. won’t be supporting a herd immunity strategy

Here’s why B.C. won’t be supporting a herd immunity strategy

British Columbia won’t be moving towards developing herd immunity to COVID-19, according to Vancouver Coastal Health’s chief medical officer.
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Science World may be forced to permanently close

Science World may be forced to permanently close

"This has been a devasting blow to our organization and it will be hard for us to recover from"
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Supermarket chains are changing policies to comply with social-distancing

Supermarket chains are changing policies to comply with social-distancing

It’s almost impossible to abide by self-distancing regulations at self-checkout stands, despite retailers best efforts to ensure shoppers keep two metres apart, according to one local residence. Chanel Strauss went to Superstore on No.
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New West MP lobbies feds for emergency TransLink funding

New West MP lobbies feds for emergency TransLink funding

New Westminster MP Peter Julian is lobbying the federal government for more money to fund transit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier in the week, TransLink detailed the dire financial situation due to drops in revenue as people stay home.
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Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can now be tested in B.C.

Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can now be tested in B.C.

Testing is available for anyone in B.C. with COVID-19 symptoms, according to the chief medical health officer for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
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New Westminster to consider revised grants related to COVID-19

New Westminster to consider revised grants related to COVID-19

Spring grant program cancelled
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Vancouver city councillors agree to 10% pay cut during pandemic

Vancouver city councillors agree to 10% pay cut during pandemic

Move follows Mayor Kennedy Stewart’s decision to take 10% cut in his $178,265 salary
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Canadians will be required wear non-medical face masks on flights, says federal government

Canadians will be required wear non-medical face masks on flights, says federal government

Canadians will now be required to wear non-medical masks or face coverings on flights, Federal Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced Friday .
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