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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
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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'
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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COVID-19 drug trials start Thursday

COVID-19 drug trials start Thursday

Don’t expect a vaccine for up to 18 months: UBC researcher
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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
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Expanded officers' duties bring calls for public caution

Expanded officers' duties bring calls for public caution

Civil liberties association fears 'mass police database'
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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.
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