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TransLink ‘closely monitoring’ coronavirus situation, cleaning stations daily

TransLink ‘closely monitoring’ coronavirus situation, cleaning stations daily

TransLink is "closely monitoring" the spread of the coronavirus and ensuring all stations and their entire fleet are cleaned and disinfected daily, according to a statement from the transit authority.
6 more cases of coronavirus in B.C., including 2 in care home

6 more cases of coronavirus in B.C., including 2 in care home

North Shore care home now site of coronavirus outbreak as B.C.'s total cases rise to 27 Saturday
New West school district Inclusion Review in the works

New West school district Inclusion Review in the works

The school district is drafting a final report on inclusivity at New West schools, and the engagement has been extensive, according to Bruce Cunnings, co-chair of the advisory board for the Inclusive Review.
This New West woman was abused for years. Now she counsels others

This New West woman was abused for years. Now she counsels others

After months of being terrorized, insulted and injured, you’re finally ready to leave. You call local transition houses, but they’re full. You turn to friends and family, but no one believes you.
Les Leyne: Reassuring message balances scary virus plan

Les Leyne: Reassuring message balances scary virus plan

British Columbia’s ranking health officials are balancing between reassuring people they’ll quite likely make it through the COVID-19 outbreak, while readying measures that sound quite frightening in order to make sure they do.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Soaring condo insurance rates

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Soaring condo insurance rates

Condo insurance costs are doubling, tripling, and quadrupling for many buildings in B.C.
MAKING CENTS: Coronavirus fears trigger panic among investors

MAKING CENTS: Coronavirus fears trigger panic among investors

Fears of COVID-19 becoming a global pandemic continue to pick up steam and trigger panic among investors along with a sharp pullback in equity markets.
Tips on domestic violence from When Love Hurts

Tips on domestic violence from When Love Hurts

Cycle of abuse Abusive men start out seeming too good to be true, and the courtship can be intense. That’s the honeymoon phase. After that comes the tension phase, when a man can seem moody or sullen.
B.C. ready to curb price-gouging, restrict travel if COVID-19 escalates

B.C. ready to curb price-gouging, restrict travel if COVID-19 escalates

What happened: The provincial government outlines response plan for novel coronavirus Why it matters: B.C. has seen the number of cases spike in recent weeks The B.C.
Coronavirus 101: What you need to know

Coronavirus 101: What you need to know

The Richmond News has illustrated the latest figures and advice on COVID-19