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You can renew ICBC car insurance over phone during pandemic

You can renew ICBC car insurance over phone during pandemic

ICBC transactions such as vehicle insurance renewals, including storage policies and temporary operating permits, on the phone during COVID-19 outbreak
Canada-US border should close by end of week: Trudeau

Canada-US border should close by end of week: Trudeau

The "extraordinary measures" implemented to deal with COVID-19 could be in place for weeks or months, said Trudeau
Payout centres for lottery winners big and small close amid COVID-19

Payout centres for lottery winners big and small close amid COVID-19

So, you’ve hit on some lottery numbers. Now what? Well, things have changed as the BC Lottery Corporation announced it’s temporarily closing its prize payout centres located in the Kamloops head office and Vancouver corporate office.
Why health-care workers in B.C. aren’t required to self-isolate

Why health-care workers in B.C. aren’t required to self-isolate

Not all health-care workers are required to self-isolate after returning from international travel, which has some people concerned about the risk of spreading COVID-19 to patients and other health-care professionals.
Toilet paper hoarding flushes out bidet market

Toilet paper hoarding flushes out bidet market

“All of a sudden, it’s a bidet thing”
Save-On-Foods reducing store hours in response to COVID-19

Save-On-Foods reducing store hours in response to COVID-19

Seniors and persons with disabilities and/or health concerns can shop from 7 to 8 a.m. to allow for social distancing
New West residents rally to support each other amid COVID-19 crisis

New West residents rally to support each other amid COVID-19 crisis

Assistance with pet care, child minding and grocery shopping. Tips on food arrival times at local grocery stores. Information about government or community resources. Emotional support through phone calls, texts or video calls.
45 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., bringing provincial total to 231

45 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., bringing provincial total to 231

B.C. health officials say now is a 'critical time' to slow the spread of COVID-19
How to care for yourself or someone else with COVID-19 at home

How to care for yourself or someone else with COVID-19 at home

The government has provided advice on how to protect yourself and others in the home, as well as those in your community
New West residents keen on trees

New West residents keen on trees

Dozens of trees have found new homes in New Westminster.