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Victoria lab works on treatment, vaccine for COVID-19 virus

Victoria lab works on treatment, vaccine for COVID-19 virus

Scientists in a Victoria lab are working on a vaccine and treatment for COVID-19, as the number of cases on the Island and around the world continues to climb.
New Westminster closing community facilities in response to COVID-19

New Westminster closing community facilities in response to COVID-19

The City of New Westminster is shutting the doors to community facilities to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and slow the rate of infection.
Vancouver restaurant worker tests positive for COVID-19

Vancouver restaurant worker tests positive for COVID-19

New cases connected to Pacific Dental Conference at convention centre
New Westminster finance director takes new job in White Rock

New Westminster finance director takes new job in White Rock

The City of New Westminster is once again on the hunt for a new director of finance. Colleen Ponzini, who was named New Westminster’s directorof finance in April 2019, has taken a position of the director of finance for the City of White Rock.
Decision to keep trade routes open during COVID-19 outbreak shows delicate balancing act

Decision to keep trade routes open during COVID-19 outbreak shows delicate balancing act

The ever-expanding global COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has now led to Canada closing its borders to foreigners (American citizens excluded), but experts note that Ottawa’s call to keep trade open makes sense in the bid to balance Canadians’ health a
New West provincial court reducing court appearances due to COVID-19

New West provincial court reducing court appearances due to COVID-19

New West provincial court has postponed all family case conferences, child protection case conferences and small claims and trial conferences on Monday, March 16.
Fraser River Discovery Centre responds to COVID-19 pandemic

Fraser River Discovery Centre responds to COVID-19 pandemic

Fraser River Discovery Centre is closed this week in response to the rapidly changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. The centre, located at 788 Quayside Dr., provides a variety of exhibits and programs related to the Fraser River.
‘Pink’ supermoon will glow above Vancouver in April

‘Pink’ supermoon will glow above Vancouver in April

It will look 15 per cent brighter and seven per cent bigger than a regular full moon
COVID-19: Three new coronavirus deaths in B.C.

COVID-19: Three new coronavirus deaths in B.C.

Province restricts public gatherings to less than 50 people as case total tops 100
WestJet passenger travelling between Vancouver and Kelowna tests positive for COVID-19

WestJet passenger travelling between Vancouver and Kelowna tests positive for COVID-19

A WestJet passenger tested positive for COVID-19 after flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) last week.