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Group meetings are crucial for Alcoholics Anonymous. What now?

Group meetings are crucial for Alcoholics Anonymous. What now?

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, and the rest of Metro Vancouver, are being suspended or held virtually because of the global pandemic, but alcoholics still need the support.
COVID-19: Federal government working with Canadian airlines to repatriate citizens stranded abroad

COVID-19: Federal government working with Canadian airlines to repatriate citizens stranded abroad

First emergency flight to leave Morocco this weekend

Yes, go for a hike, but safely, says BC Search & Rescue Association

BC Search and Rescue Association says people wanting to venture outside during the pandemic should maintain social distance, plan their hikes and take safety measures
Vancouver hospital staff urging the public to stay home

Vancouver hospital staff urging the public to stay home

‘I stayed at work for you. You stay at home for us.’
These New West folks packaged up some humanity

These New West folks packaged up some humanity

Amidst the gravity of the COVID-19 crisis, many in New Westminster have started to wonder how the most needy and vulnerable are coping or will cope with this outbreak as it progresses.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Self-isolating because of COVID-19

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Self-isolating because of COVID-19

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B.C. Ferries cuts back on sailings as traffic drops

B.C. Ferries cuts back on sailings as traffic drops

COVID-19 fallout is forcing B.C. Ferries to cancel sailings that were originally planned as additions to regular sailings in the usually popular April travel period.
Costco won’t accept returns on hoarded items

Costco won’t accept returns on hoarded items

Costco’s Richmond location won’t accept returns on some of the items, such as toilet paper and Lysol products, that people have been hoarding in the past weeks.
UPDATE: New Westminster closes playgrounds to help prevent spread of COVID-19

UPDATE: New Westminster closes playgrounds to help prevent spread of COVID-19

It’s the time of year when folks of all ages start to descend on local parks – but that’s not the case anymore.
UPDATED: Henry clarifies advice for dentists, orders salons and spas to close

UPDATED: Henry clarifies advice for dentists, orders salons and spas to close

Dr. Bonnie Henry has been fielding a steady stream of questions at her daily briefings around which types of business and services should close during the COVID-19 pandemic.