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Henry reinforces message on non-essential travel

Henry reinforces message on non-essential travel

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has called, once again, on British Columbians not to travel unless it’s absolutely necessary, a message local officials on the Sunshine Coast have also been emphasizing in recent days.
Weiler commits to regular briefings for business community

Weiler commits to regular briefings for business community

West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP Patrick Weiler has committed to weekly briefings with the Sunshine Coast business community as the impact of measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, many of which have led to businesses closing dow
Short-term rentals an ‘unreasonable and preventable risk’ during crisis: Beamish

Short-term rentals an ‘unreasonable and preventable risk’ during crisis: Beamish

Operators earning money from short-term rentals during the COVID-19 crisis are similar to hoarders and exploitive resellers and the province must put an end to it, says Gibsons Mayor Bill Beamish.
Sunshine Coast COVID Physician Task Force Community Update 13 (March 30)

Sunshine Coast COVID Physician Task Force Community Update 13 (March 30)

Dear Fellow Sunshine Coast Residents: As we continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation on the Sunshine Coast, we remain in a holding pattern from the end of last week.
Sunshine Coast COVID Physician Task Force Community Update 12 (March 27)

Sunshine Coast COVID Physician Task Force Community Update 12 (March 27)

Dear Fellow Sunshine Coast Residents: This will be our last update for the week. As we wait to see the effects of our current measures, we are planning to decrease the frequency of our updates starting next week.
Less than 1% of COVID cases in VCH area are on Sunshine Coast

Less than 1% of COVID cases in VCH area are on Sunshine Coast

Works out to three cases in region stretching from Langdale to Lund
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.
Editorial: Dr. Henry explains secrecy, urges support for elderly

Editorial: Dr. Henry explains secrecy, urges support for elderly

Provincial health officer Dr.
SCRD to get briefing on COVID-19

SCRD to get briefing on COVID-19

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