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B.C. Ferries says passengers with COVID-19 symptoms won't be allowed to board

B.C. Ferries says passengers with COVID-19 symptoms won't be allowed to board

B.C. Ferries has started screening passengers for COVID-19 symptoms or recent international travel before allowing them to board.
Most Canadians support jail for COVID-19 quacks, profiteers: poll

Most Canadians support jail for COVID-19 quacks, profiteers: poll

Most B.C. residents support fines for breaking quarantine or reselling medical equipment
‘Out of nowhere,’ guests arrive for rocker’s wedding

‘Out of nowhere,’ guests arrive for rocker’s wedding

Scott and Salina Stanton thought they would tie the knot Saturday with just two guests and an officiant, but their friends had another plan.
The Quarantine 15? This tool will help you calculate how much weight you'll gain under isolation

The Quarantine 15? This tool will help you calculate how much weight you'll gain under isolation

How have you been affected by the coronavirus outbreak? We want to hear your questions, stories and concerns. Here’s how you can get in touch .
TransLink halts fare hike, trims service on bus routes

TransLink halts fare hike, trims service on bus routes

TransLink announced Saturday that it is reducing service on bus, SeaBus, and West Coast Express beginning Monday due to “low ridership and financial pressures.
Opinion: Terrible humans are abusing free New West hospital parking

Opinion: Terrible humans are abusing free New West hospital parking

We’ve seen some pretty inspiring stories about people in New Westminster pulling together to help others during the COVID-19 crisis.

Financial aid available for Douglas College students

Grants from government and the Douglas Students’ Union will go to help students facing financial hardship due to the global pandemic
B.C. pumps $10M into protecting care homes

B.C. pumps $10M into protecting care homes

The province announced $10 million on Friday to enhance infection prevention and control equipment in B.C. seniors homes, 22 of which have had outbreaks of COVID-19.
Doctors shift to virtual world amid pandemic

Doctors shift to virtual world amid pandemic

As much of society is shifting to the virtual world to connect amid the COVID-19 crisis, so too are doctors.
Should big retailers stick to selling only essentials?

Should big retailers stick to selling only essentials?

Should big-box stores like Walmart be restricted to selling essential items only amid the COVID-19 pandemic? So far, there’s been no indication that’s been contemplated by government, but such a move has just been made down south in Vermont where ret