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Only food can be sold at farmers' markets: Provincial Health Officer

Dr. Bonnie Henry issues new order to combat COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020 4:29 PM Read more >

B.C. reports 2 more deaths, 67 new cases of COVID-19 for total of 792

Two more people have died from COVID-19 in B.C., as the province’s total cases rises to 792, with 67 new cases, as of Friday afternoon.

Mar 27, 2020 4:20 PM Read more >

Someone pretending to be the Red Cross is offering face masks

The Canadian Red Cross is warning of a fraudulent offer for face masks that is circulating by text, email and on social media.

Mar 27, 2020 2:47 PM Read more >

Coquitlam cracking down on resellers of essential products during pandemic

Those attempting to cash in on the COVID-19 crisis could face up to $500 in fines, says the city of Coquitlam

Mar 27, 2020 2:36 PM Read more >

You can join this B.C.-wide virtual picnic Saturday

While you won't be able to hang out with your pals in the park anytime soon, you can join them for an online picnic this weekend. Hosted by the B.C. Parks Foundation, the Big At Home Picnic takes place this Saturday at 1 p.m.

Mar 27, 2020 2:33 PM Read more >

Gas drops below 94 cents in the Tri-Cities

Globally, gas prices are down and Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody drivers are seeing prices for fuel lower than they’ve seen in quite some time

Mar 27, 2020 1:34 PM Read more >

Half of YVR workforce expected to be laid off

The end of spring break would normally see 70,000 passengers moving through the Vancouver International Airport – this year, with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, that number has dropped to between 10,000 and 20,000.

Mar 27, 2020 1:26 PM Read more >

B.C. economy to contract at least 7%: BCBC

The economic impact of COVID-19 could shrink B.C.’s economy by between 7% and 12% this year. An "optimistic" scenario at the low end of that range would dwarf the economic impact B.C.

Mar 27, 2020 11:42 AM Read more >

Islanders on board cruise ship on which four people have died

Four people have died on a cruise ship on which more than 1,800 passengers and crew are stranded, including several people from Vancouver Island.