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Catholic public masses temporarily suspended in Metro Vancouver due to COVID-19

Catholic public masses temporarily suspended in Metro Vancouver due to COVID-19

Some parishes in the archdiocese offer streaming video of their services.
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B.C. reports 77 new COVID-19 cases, for total of 348, as restaurants ordered to close

B.C. reports 77 new COVID-19 cases, for total of 348, as restaurants ordered to close

Healthcare workers praised, people urged to follow social distancing measures
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Safety, equipment levels a concern should COVID-19 cases rise: B.C. Nurses' Union president

Safety, equipment levels a concern should COVID-19 cases rise: B.C. Nurses' Union president

Currently no shortage of nurses at Richmond Hospital as healthcare system prepares for more COVID-19 cases
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As if COVID-19 isn’t enough, now we’re being warned about giant hornets

As if COVID-19 isn’t enough, now we’re being warned about giant hornets

The provincial government wants residents to report sightings of this invasive species deadly to honey bees
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BC Liquor Stores to remain open during COVID-19, hours restricted

BC Liquor Stores to remain open during COVID-19, hours restricted

Despite rumours to the contrary, BC Liquor Stores will remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: Border to close for all non-essential travel

COVID-19: Border to close for all non-essential travel

Canadians wishing to head south, including those in South Delta looking to cross into Point Roberts, will be restricted as of early Saturday morning. On March 21, the U.S. and Canada will temporarily restrict all non-essential travel across the U.S.
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Public porta-potties installed as part of New Westminster’s COVID-19 response

Public porta-potties installed as part of New Westminster’s COVID-19 response

The City of New Westminster has installed porta-potties in the downtown and uptown neighbourhoods.
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Save Canadian elderly by keeping your distance: Dr. Tam

Save Canadian elderly by keeping your distance: Dr. Tam

If you practise social-distancing, you are helping to protect the most vulnerable members of your community. That’s the message from Canada’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, as she addressed the country Friday morning.
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Two more ride-hailing services approved for B.C. roads

Two more ride-hailing services approved for B.C. roads

Vancouver-based MDD will be able to operate in the Lower Mainland and Whistler
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Save-On-Foods temporarily suspends bottle returns, bans reusable bags

Save-On-Foods temporarily suspends bottle returns, bans reusable bags

The move is in response to COVID-19 concerns from employees and customers
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