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Chinese Canadians urge B.C. government to get tough at the border over coronavirus

Chinese Canadians urge B.C. government to get tough at the border over coronavirus

A group of Chinese-Canadians, including many Richmondites, are urging the B.C. government to take stricter measures to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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Take a bite of these appetizers and help a Coquitlam immigrant group

Take a bite of these appetizers and help a Coquitlam immigrant group

Sales of Soul Bites, a line of vegan appetizers and snacks based on traditional Persian and Serbian recipes, will help Coquitlam's Immigrant Link Centre Society help others
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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
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Alleged Port Moody lotto ticket thief busted getting off SkTrain

Port Moody Police say they released the suspect on another matter three hours before the theft near Inlet Centre SkyTrain station
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COVID-19: There's an app for that – thanks to Coquitlam man

COVID-19: There's an app for that – thanks to Coquitlam man

Coquitlam's Curtis Kim, a BCIT computer systems grad, created a real-time online COVID-19 tracker
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Ride-hailing licence is a 'cash grab,' says Belcarra mayor, who opposes regional regs

Ride-hailing licence is a 'cash grab,' says Belcarra mayor, who opposes regional regs

Belcarra Mayor Neil Belenkie says his village will allow ride-hailing drivers to pick up and drop off without the regional business licence
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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

The provincial government outlines response plan for novel coronavirus as number of cases spike in recent weeks
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Coronavirus threatens to stall B.C. shipping trade

Coronavirus threatens to stall B.C. shipping trade

Ports like Metro Vancouver and Prince Rupert – heavily dependent on transpacific container traffic – may soon see far fewer ships coming from Asia than in years past, and the ripple effects on trucking, rail and intermodal shipping sectors in Canada could last throughout 2020.
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Feds give UBC $2.8 million to fight spread of coronavirus

Feds give UBC $2.8 million to fight spread of coronavirus

Metro Vancouver experts on the frontlines of COVID-19 research
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Port Moody likely the latest to sign on for regional ride-hailing licence

Port Moody likely the latest to sign on for regional ride-hailing licence

Port Moody is expected to join Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam in adopting an inter-municipal business licence for ride-hailing services.
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