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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.

Apr 1, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

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

Mar 31, 2020 6:04 PM Read more >

Local hospital bed, ventilator availabilities unclear

Health officials clearing beds for pandemic response

Mar 31, 2020 4:47 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 31, 2020 4:27 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 31, 2020 3:32 PM Read more >

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

Mar 31, 2020 2:50 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 31, 2020 1:39 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 31, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

New West provides payment flexibility to utility customers

Utility customers in New West are getting a break from the city.

Mar 31, 2020 11:22 AM Read more >

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

Court seeks ways to accommodate social distancing measures

Mar 31, 2020 9:38 AM Read more >

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