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Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can now be tested in B.C.

Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can now be tested in B.C.

Testing is available for anyone in B.C. with COVID-19 symptoms, according to the chief medical health officer for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
Outbreak at United Poultry Company in Vancouver

Outbreak at United Poultry Company in Vancouver

Plant has 28 cases and has been shut down
Return to normal will require 'balance,' says Fraser Health’s top doc

Return to normal will require 'balance,' says Fraser Health’s top doc

Fraser Heath Authority's top doc, and its CEO, answered questions during an online town hall on Monday
ER visits to St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver drop 40 per cent during pandemic

ER visits to St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver drop 40 per cent during pandemic

Dr. Daniel Kalla says hospital ‘very safe,’ urges people with medical conditions to attend
Lawyer suspended in citizenship fight representation

Lawyer suspended in citizenship fight representation

Law society finds breach of trust and other accounting rules
Workplace disputes can opt for online resolution

Workplace disputes can opt for online resolution

Courts remain closed to most matters, but conflict mediation services are still available
Metro Vancouver manufacturers shift production focus to fight COVID-19

Metro Vancouver manufacturers shift production focus to fight COVID-19

Local businesses pivot to produce everything from hand sanitizer to face shields
Ottawa commits $350m to help vulnerable populations

Ottawa commits $350m to help vulnerable populations

The federal government is earmarking $350 million for the country’s vulnerable populations as they deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic drags down employment

Pandemic drags down employment

As expected, Canada’s labour market figures were gut-wrenching in March as the effects of government interventions to limit the spread of COVID-19 led to a collapse in employment, threatening the livelihood of Canadians across the country.
Nearly half of B.C. businesses may not or will not re-open

Nearly half of B.C. businesses may not or will not re-open

Roughly one in 12 businesses will not re-open after restrictions related to COVID-19 are lifted