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Pandemic experts put 'least weight' on recovery stats, look to hospitalizations

Pandemic experts put 'least weight' on recovery stats, look to hospitalizations

VICTORIA — Scientists who track the growth of pandemics say some figures provided by public health officials tell more about the spread of the novel coronavirus than others.
YVR passenger traffic falls to 3,000 per day from 78,000

YVR passenger traffic falls to 3,000 per day from 78,000

YVR CEO reported that passenger numbers have further plummeted at the airport.
VIDEO: Family 'Legofies' Trudeau's message to kids in animated short

VIDEO: Family 'Legofies' Trudeau's message to kids in animated short

The short video was produced in the family's basement out of their vast collection of Lego. They hope the message reaches kids from coast to coast.
Alarm raised over travellers who aren’t self-isolating

Alarm raised over travellers who aren’t self-isolating

Residents returning from abroad are considered at higher risk of having contracted the virus
Ottawa inks deal for 30,000 made-in-Canada ventilators

Ottawa inks deal for 30,000 made-in-Canada ventilators

Agreement comes amid concerns over Canada's domestic supply of medical equipment
Calls grow for further measures to relieve rent and mortgage pressure

Calls grow for further measures to relieve rent and mortgage pressure

Landlord B.C. is open to collaborating with tenant advocates to lobby government to bring in more programs for renters
Video games and other online diversions

Video games and other online diversions

With COVID-19 keeping people at home, it’s a great time to explore gaming
3M makes deal with White House, says Canada will continue to receive N95 masks

3M makes deal with White House, says Canada will continue to receive N95 masks

Some masks will be coming from the company's manufacturing facilities in China
Canadians can still expect weeks or months of distancing measures, Trudeau says

Canadians can still expect weeks or months of distancing measures, Trudeau says

PM will continue to work from home as much as possible
New COVID-19 cases appear to be slowing

New COVID-19 cases appear to be slowing

Health Minister urges people of faith not to celebrate upcoming religious holidays in large gatherings