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Coquitlam is keeping its recreation facilities – for now

As of Monday morning, the city of Coquitlam wasn't following the lead of Port Coquitlam and Surrey in closing recreation facilities such as community centres and libraries
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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
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Scammers pounce on pandemic opportunities, warns BBB

Scammers pounce on pandemic opportunities, warns BBB

Better Business Bureau issues warning about phone and email scams that play on people's fears regarding COVID-19
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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.
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Coquitlam casino closes amid COVID-19 pandemic

Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam is among Great Canadian Gaming casinos temporarily closed across Canada
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COVID-19: Canada bans foreigners, symptomatic people from entering country

COVID-19: Canada bans foreigners, symptomatic people from entering country

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.
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Starbucks locations across Canada shifting to a ‘to go’ only model

Starbucks locations across Canada shifting to a ‘to go’ only model

You can expect to see some locations reduce hours or close up temporarily, too
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Coronavirus case identified at West Vancouver elementary school

Coronavirus case identified at West Vancouver elementary school

Individual who tested positive was at Irwin Park Elementary last week
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Port Coquitlam shuts recreation facilities as COVID-19 precaution

Port Coquitlam shuts recreation facilities as COVID-19 precaution

The city of Port Coquitlam announced Monday its community centre, arts village and library will be closed due to concerns related to the novel coronavirus
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These are the COVID-19 scams preying on a panicked public: BBB

These are the COVID-19 scams preying on a panicked public: BBB

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.
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