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Drug research turns to artificial intelligence in COVID-19 fight

Drug research turns to artificial intelligence in COVID-19 fight

Tech company locks down government funding to repurpose drugs for virus treatment
Province urges British Columbians to reduce fire risks amid spike in deaths

Province urges British Columbians to reduce fire risks amid spike in deaths

Between Jan. 1 and April 30 the province has seen triple the number of deaths due to fire as that same period last year
No easy fix for long-term care home problems highlighted by COVID-19

No easy fix for long-term care home problems highlighted by COVID-19

OTTAWA — For years, those living and working in nursing and retirement homes across the country have struggled as overburdened caregivers tried to maintain a basic level of care and dignity for aging and ailing Canadians.
Nearly 80% of B.C. residents support province's plan to re-open: poll

Nearly 80% of B.C. residents support province's plan to re-open: poll

Despite the overwhelming support, many residents said they feel the re-opening plan is moving too quickly
Taking the test: TC reporter discovers firsthand how COVID-19 screening works

Taking the test: TC reporter discovers firsthand how COVID-19 screening works

It started on Wednesday evening. I noticed my throat was a little sore, so I popped a Tylenol. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't have given this sore throat a second thought. But these are not normal circumstances. I was a little worried.
Recoveries from COVID-19 in B.C. climb to 71.2%

Recoveries from COVID-19 in B.C. climb to 71.2%

The recovery threshold has been steadily rising during the past week
BC Ferries is adding sailings back on major Vancouver route

BC Ferries is adding sailings back on major Vancouver route

These sailings will maintain the 50 per cent passenger capacity reduction as required by Transport Canada
Trudeau promises money to fight the COVID-19 pandemic

Trudeau promises money to fight the COVID-19 pandemic

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined a series of spending announcements on May 9
The Vancouver Park Board is reopening tennis and pickleball courts this weekend

The Vancouver Park Board is reopening tennis and pickleball courts this weekend

Players can access 53 local courts across seven locations beginning Saturday morning, May 9, while the remaining 135 city courts are scheduled to reopen throughout the week.
Ottawa extends federal wage subsidy program beyond June

Ottawa extends federal wage subsidy program beyond June

No similar plans for emergency response benefit, Trudeau says