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Canadian navy crews quarantined or at sea

Canadian navy crews quarantined or at sea

The Royal Canadian Navy is in the midst of a coronavirus-readiness response called Operation Laser. A Department of National Defence spokesperson said navy crews are being kept quarantined or at sea to remain ready to be deployed.
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Port Coquitlam family narrowly escapes blaze, receives over $17,000 within hours

Port Coquitlam family narrowly escapes blaze, receives over $17,000 within hours

A Port Coquitlam family who narrowly escaped an early morning fire in their home has received overwhelming support from the community.
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Protective gear shortage a 'crisis' for B.C. seniors' care providers: SafeCare BC

Protective gear shortage a 'crisis' for B.C. seniors' care providers: SafeCare BC

A non-profit organization says the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in B.C.’s long-term care homes, assisted living, and home and community care is a “crisis.
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Burnaby’s Jagmeet Singh demands Trudeau ‘scrap’ CERB criteria

Burnaby’s Jagmeet Singh demands Trudeau ‘scrap’ CERB criteria

The Trudeau government has struck a deal with opposition parties to swiftly approve a massive $73-billion wage subsidy program aimed at helping businesses and workers survive the economic ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Police search for missing Port Moody man

Police search for missing Port Moody man

Missing man wears a ring in a lip piercing and is known to often wear a toque, plaid shirts and skinny-fit jeans
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City of Coquitlam temporarily lays off 800 workers

City of Coquitlam temporarily lays off 800 workers

The cuts, carried out as a cost-saving measure during the COVID-19 crisis, primarily affect staff at recreational facilities and programs
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74-year-old COVID-19 survivor has advice — and blood — to give

74-year-old COVID-19 survivor has advice — and blood — to give

Port Moody grandma says she was on oxygen at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody but has since recovered from coronavirus
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B.C. just launched a $300 to $500 rent supplement — here’s how you apply

B.C. just launched a $300 to $500 rent supplement — here’s how you apply

The program, announced last week and launching Thursday, April 9, offers subsidies to help pay your rent
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On the mend from COVID-19, couple longing for hugs, return to normalcy

On the mend from COVID-19, couple longing for hugs, return to normalcy

Sylvia Olsen is looking forward to the time when the coronavirus crisis is over and it's once again safe to hug her grandchildren.
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FortisBC introduces new financial support for customers

FortisBC introduces new financial support for customers

FortisBC has received interim approval from the BC Utilities Commission to implement its COVID-19 Customer Recovery Fund , a program that provides new support measures for residential and small business customers who are facing financial challenges a
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