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Les Leyne: Virus’s stealth attack on B.C.

Les Leyne: Virus’s stealth attack on B.C.

On March 1, COVID-19 was a big thunderhead that was threatening other parts of the world, but the forecast suggested it would mostly slide by Canada and B.C.
Inside the testing clinic, doctors and nurses are busy — and worried

Inside the testing clinic, doctors and nurses are busy — and worried

Inside an experimental COVID-19 testing clinic run by Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and New Westminster doctors
Local hospital bed, ventilator availabilities unclear

Local hospital bed, ventilator availabilities unclear

Health officials clearing beds for pandemic response
School superintendent’s interaction with journalist has minister’s ‘attention’

School superintendent’s interaction with journalist has minister’s ‘attention’

Coquitlam School District superintendent Patricia Gartland operates one of the last remaining Confucius Institutes in Canada and travels frequently to China on junkets to promote the district’s multi-million dollar international student program.
New Westminster-Burnaby MP seeks “urgent help” from banks and landlords

New Westminster-Burnaby MP seeks “urgent help” from banks and landlords

New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian is calling on local banks and landlords to show compassion to those who may be unable to pay their rent or make mortgage payments on April 1.
Would $70 million make quarantine more bearable?

Would $70 million make quarantine more bearable?

Lotteries aren’t shutting down in B.C., where there’s a $70-million jackpot Tuesday and a $9-million prize Wednesday
Douglas College instructor wants tuition lowered

Douglas College instructor wants tuition lowered

Douglas College should cut its tuition costs in half during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an instructor at the college.
New Westminster considering child-care needs as part of pandemic response

New Westminster considering child-care needs as part of pandemic response

A new working group will advise the city on possible pandemic responses related to local childcare services.
New West provides payment flexibility to utility customers

New West provides payment flexibility to utility customers

Utility customers in New West are getting a break from the city.
Judge, lawyers discuss how Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings will move forward during pandemic

Judge, lawyers discuss how Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings will move forward during pandemic

Court seeks ways to accommodate social distancing measures