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Irregular migrants will be turned back at the Canada-US border, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday, part of a series of new measures to help Canada weather the storm of COVID-19.

After hoarding emptied the shelves, many people are taking stock of their toilet paper. It's a situation few expected.

With governments asking pharmacies and grocery stores to remain open to the public at this time, a New Westminster store has altered his hours to ensure the most vulnerable have access to what they need.

Meeting to be livestreamed

Morris Johnson has been told to hit the brakes on his volunteer job.

New Westminster City Hall has closed its doors to the public and is now offering essential services by appointment only.

B.C.'s top health official warns police action may come if businesses continue without enforcing social distancing

With transit ridership dropping steadily due to the COVID-19 crisis, TransLink is changing the way people board buses and suspending fare collection on buses. Starting Friday, riders must board buses using the read doors only.

Transit use has taken a steep dive across Metro Vancouver as the COVID-19 crisis has many people staying home. TransLink released data from March 12-17, with Tuesday seeing the steepest drop in ridership.

The reduced hours will allow staff to receive and safely stock product and ensure availability for customers