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City officials are in back-to-back meetings to determine the next steps in New Westminster's response to the COVID-19 crisis.

The Canadian government has banned all foreigners from entering the country. Exceptions are being made for permanent residents, U.S. citizens, diplomats, crew and immediate family members of citizens.

You can expect to see some locations reduce hours or close up temporarily, too

Douglas College's campuses in Coquitlam and New Westminster will transition away from in-person classes no later than March 20

Local firms poised for growth as coronavirus concerns go global

Building a pedestrian link between Westminster Pier Park and Sapperton Landing Park is no easy feat.

With people panicking about COVID-19, more people are vulnerable to becoming victims of scams. That’s the message from the Better Business Bureau, which has issued a list of scams targeting the public.

As panic shopping sets in over COVID-19 fears, one couple took it upon themselves on Saturday night to ensure nobody else would go home with any meat for their families.

How is the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, spread? • Droplets spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. • Close personal contact such as touching or shaking hands.

Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster is making some changes in how many visitors can come to the facility. Fraser Health tweeted out the changes that will limit visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.