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Doctors warn against using unproven treatments for COVID-19

Doctors warn against using unproven treatments for COVID-19

If your doctor hasn’t prescribed it, don’t use it. That’s the warning from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C., the B.C. College of Nursing Professionals and the College of Pharmacists of B.C.
Democracy vs. pandemic: New West city council ponders the new COVID-19 normal

Democracy vs. pandemic: New West city council ponders the new COVID-19 normal

How not to let city priorities fall by the wayside and how to continue with public engagement are two of the issues facing New Westminster city council in the face of the COVID-19 crisis
COVID-19: New West looking out for seniors, people with disabilities

COVID-19: New West looking out for seniors, people with disabilities

New Westminster is reaching out to make sure seniors and people with disabilities aren’t left stranded by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New West cancels public hearings in the face of COVID-19

New West cancels public hearings in the face of COVID-19

City councillors adopt a series of changes to help limit public gatherings for the duration of the pandemic
B.C releases list of "essential services" during COVID-19 pandemic

B.C releases list of "essential services" during COVID-19 pandemic

The B.C. government has released an exhaustive list of businesses in the province which it declares an “essential service” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TransLink says it's going to limit seating on buses

TransLink says it's going to limit seating on buses

Days after TransLink announced it was reducing the number of buses on some routes, the transit agency is now set to limit seating on buses in Metro Vancouver to “promote physical distancing,” starting on Monday, March 30.
Province takes over emergency response from cities

Province takes over emergency response from cities

New provincial orders protect the supply chain and prohibit the secondary resale of food, medical supplies, cleaning supplies and protective equipment
Non-profit calls for donations of medical supplies for healthcare workers

Non-profit calls for donations of medical supplies for healthcare workers

SafeCare BC — an industry-funded non-profit for care workers — is calling for donations for its members.
People who don’t comply with mandatory quarantine will face fines, jail time: Trudeau

People who don’t comply with mandatory quarantine will face fines, jail time: Trudeau

Canada has imposed a mandatory 14-day quarantine on travellers returning from abroad because too many people have not been following public health guidelines to self-isolate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday.
Vancouver’s long-running Theatre Under the Stars goes dark, cancels 2020 season

Vancouver’s long-running Theatre Under the Stars goes dark, cancels 2020 season

One of Vancouver’s largest and longest running theatre companies is closing its curtains for the 2020 season.