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Two more care homes in Fraser Health record COVID-19 cases

Two more care homes in Fraser Health record COVID-19 cases

Fraser Health announced Friday that two more care homes have now recorded a case of COVID-19. A staff member of Elim Village – The Harrison and a community health worker supporting Chartwell Independent Living at Langley Gardens have been diagnosed.
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B.C. economy to contract at least 7%: BCBC

B.C. economy to contract at least 7%: BCBC

The economic impact of COVID-19 could shrink B.C.’s economy by between 7% and 12% this year. An "optimistic" scenario at the low end of that range would dwarf the economic impact B.C.
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‘Slight chance of optimism’ that COVID-19 growth rate slowing

‘Slight chance of optimism’ that COVID-19 growth rate slowing

Provincial health officials unveil hospital mobilization plan
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UBC researchers get another $2.3 million for COVID-19 research

UBC researchers get another $2.3 million for COVID-19 research

University received $2.8 million in federal funding earlier this month
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Canada in talks with U.S. over troops at border, deportation of asylum seekers

Canada in talks with U.S. over troops at border, deportation of asylum seekers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it would be a “mistake” for the United States to deploy troops to the Canada-US border.
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Telus waives internet fees for low-income customers

Telus waives internet fees for low-income customers

Telus has announced it is automatically waiving the fees for its Internet for Good program for two months for low-income customers.
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Protective gear for New West Police during COVID-19 crisis

Protective gear for New West Police during COVID-19 crisis

New West police officers are protecting themselves with N95 masks, safety glasses and gloves while working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the department.
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UPDATE: New West Farmers Market is back in business at Tipperary Park

UPDATE: New West Farmers Market is back in business at Tipperary Park

The format will be slightly different to accommodate provincial COVID-19 health guidelines, but shoppers will be able to enjoy their regular Thursday markets starting April 2
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Feds roll out new measures to help small, medium-sized businesses weather COVID-19 storm

Feds roll out new measures to help small, medium-sized businesses weather COVID-19 storm

Ottawa is increasing the payroll support for employers to 75 per cent
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Don’t squeeze the lemons: COVID-19 food safety tips

Don’t squeeze the lemons: COVID-19 food safety tips

BC Centre for Disease Control says you won’t get COVID-19 from food but you should wash fresh produce — and your hands, of course — when you get it home
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