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Whitecaps' sale of face masks to boost Vancouver Aquarium going gangbusters

Whitecaps' sale of face masks to boost Vancouver Aquarium going gangbusters

$1 million worth of face masks sold so far
Care-home visiting rules could ease in summer

Care-home visiting rules could ease in summer

Changes to restrictions will be slight modifications and are dependent on number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations
First wage subsidy payments due to arrive May 7: Trudeau

First wage subsidy payments due to arrive May 7: Trudeau

The $73-billion program garners 10,000 applicants during first morning of launch
Province examining re-opening B.C.'s provincial parks 'in a safe way'

Province examining re-opening B.C.'s provincial parks 'in a safe way'

Without providing a timeline, Dr. Bonnie Henry said Saturday the province is looking at ways to reopen provincial parks in British Columbia. During her daily COVID-19 press conference Saturday, Provincial Health Officer Dr.
Close small business aid loopholes: Conservatives

Close small business aid loopholes: Conservatives

Conservatives say some small businesses falling through the cracks of federal aid programs
Families unable to visit dying seniors is 'tragic'

Families unable to visit dying seniors is 'tragic'

Seniors advocate announces funding for family caregivers, addresses concerns at seniors homes
Meet three Squamish wildfire firefighters

Meet three Squamish wildfire firefighters

Experienced BC Wildfire Service trio work Upper Squamish Valley fire
Trudeau thanks lab professionals during National Medical Laboratory Week

Trudeau thanks lab professionals during National Medical Laboratory Week

From the pots and pans to the sirens that echo through the streets every evening, this week is dedicated to thanking medical laboratory professionals working behind-the-scenes during COVID-19.
Trans Mountain, LNG Canada say they are on track despite pandemic

Trans Mountain, LNG Canada say they are on track despite pandemic

VANCOUER, B.C. — Energy projects like an LNG Canada export terminal and the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion may face short-term setbacks but the pandemic and oil price crash shouldn't threaten their long-term viability, economists say.
Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Yale University professor says simple sniff test might lead to early COVID-19 detection if loss of smell is an early symptom