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U.S. troops not heading to Canadian border amid pandemic

U.S. troops not heading to Canadian border amid pandemic

There are reports that U.S. troops will not be mobilizing near the Canadian border, despite the possibility arising last week.
COVID-19 hits serial killer Pickton's prison

COVID-19 hits serial killer Pickton's prison

Quebec's Port-Cartier Institution only federal prison with positive tests
Death of North Van dentist who attended conference confirmed as COVID caused

Death of North Van dentist who attended conference confirmed as COVID caused

Dr. Denis Vincent, 62, died March 22 at his Vancouver home
Judge, lawyers discuss how Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings will move forward during pandemic

Judge, lawyers discuss how Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings will move forward during pandemic

Court seeks ways to accommodate social distancing measures
Ladner man shares his experience as one of B.C.'s early COVID-19 cases

Ladner man shares his experience as one of B.C.'s early COVID-19 cases

'I thought I had the seasonal flu'
Buyers can’t get out of home purchase contracts because of COVID-19

Buyers can’t get out of home purchase contracts because of COVID-19

'Force majeure' get-out clause doesn’t automatically apply to real estate contracts during pandemic, even if you lose income and no longer want to buy
Canadians asked to wash mailboxes, keep dogs at bay, to ensure safe mail delivery

Canadians asked to wash mailboxes, keep dogs at bay, to ensure safe mail delivery

The union representing Canada Post employees is asking Canadians to disinfect their mail boxes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
OPINION: Schooling plan looks like an exercise in chaos

OPINION: Schooling plan looks like an exercise in chaos

Material is available from the ministry, but superintendents all over B.C. are pleading for time to get organized.
Ottawa to spend $2b on protective gear to share with provinces

Ottawa to spend $2b on protective gear to share with provinces

Federal government accelerating efforts to boost domestic supply of medical equipment
New ventilators promised in days as industrial response to COVID-19 kicks in

New ventilators promised in days as industrial response to COVID-19 kicks in

OTTAWA — Hundreds of ventilators are now in production as part of the federal government's efforts to shore up national stockpiles of crucial equipment needed to fight COVID-19.