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B.C.'s search and rescue groups urge safety as people use the outdoors for social distancing

B.C.'s search and rescue groups urge safety as people use the outdoors for social distancing

As people flock to the great outdoors in order to practice social distancing, B.C.’s search and rescue groups are reminding everyone to plan ahead and stay safe while adventuring.
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B.C. declares provincial state of emergency

B.C. declares provincial state of emergency

Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth has declared a provincial state of emergency in B.C. amid the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement comes one day after provincial health officer Dr.
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Stuck at home? These B.C. breweries will deliver beer to your door

Stuck at home? These B.C. breweries will deliver beer to your door

A number of Vancouver breweries using Skip the Dishes to deliver sweet relief
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Vancouver tech entrepreneur creates online tool to assist those most impacted by COVID-19

Vancouver tech entrepreneur creates online tool to assist those most impacted by COVID-19

Website connects vulnerable members of community with volunteers
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Here's how Canada's $82b federal COVID-19 economic stimulus package breaks down

Here's how Canada's $82b federal COVID-19 economic stimulus package breaks down

The federal government will offer $27 billion in direct support to Canadians hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis as well as $55 billion in tax deferrals.
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B.C. Liquor Stores have no immediate plans to close, despite rumours

B.C. Liquor Stores have no immediate plans to close, despite rumours

Keep calm and drink on – responsibly, and practice social distancing
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Player-proposed NHL schedule would see Canucks hockey return in late July

Player-proposed NHL schedule would see Canucks hockey return in late July

‘Some of the best players in the NHL — think Hart trophy and Conn Smythe-caliber players — have been kicking around some ideas in some group chats’
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Mario's Quarantine Diary, Day 4: Trying to contain the fear

Mario's Quarantine Diary, Day 4: Trying to contain the fear

The barrage of bad news associated with the COVID-19 pandemic can take a toll on everyone stuck inside. Meanwhile, why doesn't Nunavut have an NHL team?
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List of Vancouver restaurants closing due to COVID-19 continues to grow

List of Vancouver restaurants closing due to COVID-19 continues to grow

The restaurant industry as we know it is grinding to a halt in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis
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PM announces Canada-US border closure, multi-billion dollar COVID-19 aid package

PM announces Canada-US border closure, multi-billion dollar COVID-19 aid package

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says 'extraordinary measures' include extending tax deadlines, wage subsidies and income support, moratorium on student loan payments
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