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Canada could see 500 to 700 deaths in next seven days

Canada could see 500 to 700 deaths in next seven days

Infection, deaths rates determined by response strength: chief public health officer
Man released from jail early in ‘cowardly’ killing of Burnaby teen

Man released from jail early in ‘cowardly’ killing of Burnaby teen

The court ruled that the now-22-year-old had made 'exceptional efforts towards rehabilitation'
More COVID-19 aid, PPE needed for First Nations and Metis, leaders say

More COVID-19 aid, PPE needed for First Nations and Metis, leaders say

OTTAWA — First Nations and Metis leaders say they need more from Ottawa to combat COVID-19 in their communities, including money, assistance with security and help acquiring protective equipment.
Phone users warned of COVID-19 cyber scams

Phone users warned of COVID-19 cyber scams

Be wary of offers of medical supplies, cleaning products or food
Five more deaths in B.C. from COVID-19, but hospitalizations down

Five more deaths in B.C. from COVID-19, but hospitalizations down

The number of people in hospital and intensive care have been dropping over the last two days
Island musician scores a hit with 'The Ballad of Bonnie Henry'

Island musician scores a hit with 'The Ballad of Bonnie Henry'

A charity single about a provincial public health officer leading the fight against a virus with "an ungainly moniker" has given Juno Award-winning Qualicum musician Phil Dwyer one of the most unlikely hits of his career.
COVID-19 drug trials start Thursday

COVID-19 drug trials start Thursday

Don’t expect a vaccine for up to 18 months: UBC researcher
Alberta surpasses B.C. in COVID-19 cases for first time

Alberta surpasses B.C. in COVID-19 cases for first time

Data suggests B.C. is flattening the curve better than other provinces
Expanded officers' duties bring calls for public caution

Expanded officers' duties bring calls for public caution

Civil liberties association fears 'mass police database'
Telus CEO donates quarterly salary to COVID-19 relief efforts

Telus CEO donates quarterly salary to COVID-19 relief efforts

The CEO of Telus Corp. (TSX:T) is donating his second-quarter salary to efforts helping frontline health-care workers amid the COVID-19 crisis.