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Canada lost 1.01 million jobs in March

Private sector hit hardest, largest losses in accommodation, food services

Apr 9, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

Canada could see 500 to 700 deaths in next seven days

Infection, deaths rates determined by response strength: chief public health officer

Apr 9, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

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'

Apr 9, 2020 4:15 AM Read more >

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.

Apr 8, 2020 11:44 AM Read more >

Phone users warned of COVID-19 cyber scams

Be wary of offers of medical supplies, cleaning products or food

Apr 8, 2020 10:10 AM Read more >

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

Apr 8, 2020 9:39 AM Read more >

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.

Apr 8, 2020 6:08 AM Read more >

COVID-19 drug trials start Thursday

Don’t expect a vaccine for up to 18 months: UBC researcher

Apr 8, 2020 5:45 AM Read more >

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

Data suggests B.C. is flattening the curve better than other provinces

Apr 8, 2020 3:50 AM Read more >

Expanded officers' duties bring calls for public caution

Civil liberties association fears 'mass police database'

Apr 8, 2020 3:15 AM Read more >