Lynn Valley Care Centre to try voluntary chloroquine treatment for COVID-19
March 21, 2020North Shore
Vancouver Coastal Health will start treating COVID-19 patients at the Lynn Valley Care Centre with chloroquine, an anti-malaria drug. The
24 health care workers in BC affected by COVID-19
March 21, 2020BC/Canada
As many as 24 health care workers in BC have been affected by COVID-19 so far, according to Dr. Bonnie
One more death at Lynn Valley Care Centre from COVID-19
March 21, 2020North Shore
BC Government has announced 74 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total number of cases to 424 cases.
77 new cases of COVID-19 in BC
March 20, 2020BC/Canada
BC Government has announced 77 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, for a total of 348 cases.
Doctors sound alarm over shortages of supplies and equipment
March 20, 2020BC/Canada
More than 60 doctors have joined forces to launch a petition calling on the government to mount “a war-like effort”
Walmart Canada wants to hire 10,000
March 20, 2020BC/Canada
When a number of businesses are shutting down due to COVID-19, Walmart Canada is hiring. It wants to immediately hire
DNV shuts down all playgrounds in district parks
March 20, 2020North Shore
District of North Vancouver will close all public playgrounds in district parks, effective immediately.
BC Ferries suspends all food services
March 19, 2020BC/Canada
BC Ferries will suspend all food services onboard ships and at terminals, with the exception of northern routes.
Another Lynn Valley Care Home resident dies from COVID-19
March 19, 2020North Shore
Another resident of the Lynn Valley Care Home in North Vancouver has died from the coronavirus.
Fresh St. Market to have seniors-only hours, limited timings
March 19, 2020North Shore
Fresh Street Market will restrict hours of operation and have a designated Seniors’ Shopping Hour for the most vulnerable population in West Vancouver.
ICBC will insure vehicles over the phone due to COVID-19
March 18, 2020BC/Canada
ICBC customers will now be able to insure their vehicles and cancel or change policy over the phone due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19: Save-On-Foods will limit store hours
March 18, 2020North Shore
Save-On-Foods will limit hours of operation, and enforce limits on high-demand items, although the company didn't specify which items.
COVID-19 case at assisted living facility in Vancouver
March 18, 2020BC/Canada
A resident of the Haro Park Centre was diagnosed with COVID-19. The resident is in isolation and receiving care, according to Vancouver Coastal Health.
COVID-19: Prescriptions not needed for medicine refills
March 18, 2020BC/Canada
Patients who require a refill of their regular medications don't need to visit to a doctor or nurse practitioner for a prescription.
COVID-19: Six Canadian banks to allow mortgage deferrals
March 18, 2020BC/Canada
Six of Canada’s biggest banks say they will introduce changes such as mortgage payment deferrals to help people through the disruption caused by COVID-19.
Waiting period for EI benefits waived for those under quarantine
March 17, 2020BC/Canada
Service Canada has waived the one-week waiting period for EI sickness benefits for new claimants who are quarantined so they can be paid for the first week of their claim.
Three more deaths, 83 new cases: BC declares public health emergency
March 17, 2020BC/Canada
The Government of BC is declaring a public health emergency as it confirmed 83 new cases today, and announced three more deaths from COVID-19.
COVID-19: All road tests are cancelled by ICBC
March 17, 2020BC/Canada
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia, ICBC is suspending all driver road tests effective today, March 17, 2020.
Lions Gate Hospital will accept only emergency patients
March 17, 2020North Shore
Lions Gate Hospital will only accept emergency patients, as the province upgrades its response to the COVID-19 health crisis.
DNV shuts down public facilities
March 16, 2020North Shore
District of North Vancouver has closed its facilities with the exception of full day spring break camps. Those camps will continue to run until March 27.
City of North Vancouver closes down public facilities
March 16, 2020North Shore
The City of North Vancouver is closing down several recreational facilities until further notice.
Grouse Mountain to shut down operations
March 16, 2020North Shore
Grouse Mountain has become the latest ski resort in area after Cypress and Whistler Blackcomb to shut down operations because of concerns over COVID-19.
COVID-19: Three Lynn Valley Care Centre residents pass away
March 16, 2020North Shore
Three more people have died in the province from COVID-19, according to the latest update from the Government of BC.
COVID-19 case at elementary school in West Van
March 16, 2020North Shore
A COVID-19 case has been identified at a West Vancouver elementary school. The case was identified at the West Vancouver’s Irwin Park Elementary School.
West Van shuts down more public facilities
March 16, 2020North Shore
District of West Vancouver will close all district-run public facilities except the municipal hall, the police station, all fire halls, the operations centre and the Capilano View Cemetery.




















