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3 office staff at Lions Gate Hospital test positive for coronavirus

3 office staff at Lions Gate Hospital test positive for coronavirus

Three administrative staff members of Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Vancouver Coastal Health.
Muni Morsels: inter-municipal ride hailing business licences and another TUP

Muni Morsels: inter-municipal ride hailing business licences and another TUP

The following are briefs from the March 9 council meeting . Uber fast: Council unanimously passed first readings of two bylaws to allow Bowen’s participation in Metro Vancouver intermunicipal ride hailing business licences.
Disneyland will close over spring break due to coronavirus

Disneyland will close over spring break due to coronavirus

Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will close on March 14 until the end month due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide pandemic.
‘Connections’ fights to curb overdose deaths on Coast

‘Connections’ fights to curb overdose deaths on Coast

You’d probably miss it if it weren’t for the sign, but the fact that it’s here is a sign of the times.
Botox party ‘doctor’ fined for contempt of court

Botox party ‘doctor’ fined for contempt of court

Physicians’ regulator sought $22,000 fine, judge orders $5,000
Three coronavirus cases confirmed at West Vancouver care home

Three coronavirus cases confirmed at West Vancouver care home

Resident in his 90s and two workers at Hollyburn House test positive for COVID-19
Forensic sexual assault exams now available 24/7 in Sea to Sky Corridor

Forensic sexual assault exams now available 24/7 in Sea to Sky Corridor

Sea to Sky first responders also trained for sexual assault response
How Vancouver offices are managing coronavirus lockdowns

How Vancouver offices are managing coronavirus lockdowns

If pro sports leagues are suspending their seasons over COVID-19 concerns, B.C. employees and employers should be prepared for the risk of similar shutdowns in their own workplaces.
Vancouver Coastal Health warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at dental conference

Vancouver Coastal Health warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at dental conference

A person who attended the conference on March 6 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. has tested positive for coronavirus
BIM's new mascot is hopping for people to slow down

BIM's new mascot is hopping for people to slow down

Bowen Island Municipality unveiled its newest mascot last week: a Pacific Chorus Frog, also known as a Pacific Tree Frog. Frog joins BIM's other mascots: deer, eagle, seal and slug.