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U.S. class action lawsuit against Vail Resorts alleges fraud for retaining fees despite early closures

U.S. class action lawsuit against Vail Resorts alleges fraud for retaining fees despite early closures

Vail Resorts declined to comment on case, but said news would be coming soon for passholders
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Recovered North Van COVID patients could help with new antibody test

Recovered North Van COVID patients could help with new antibody test

Care home residents who have survived the virus could help with serology test
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Whistler officials planning for 'dual-emergency scenarios'

Whistler officials planning for 'dual-emergency scenarios'

Unseasonably dry conditions cause for concern; residents reminded to stay vigilant on wildfire
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New research aims to use CT scans to better diagnose COVID-19

New research aims to use CT scans to better diagnose COVID-19

Vancouver-based radiologists are at the helm of an international study that aims to better predict the presence of COVID-19 using CT scans.
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COVID-19 infections up, hospitalizations down in B.C.

COVID-19 infections up, hospitalizations down in B.C.

B.C. had 71 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, but six fewer people in hospital, according to provincial health officer Bonnie Henry
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LETTER: Governments cannot stand by any longer

LETTER: Governments cannot stand by any longer

As we settle into this new normal of greatly diminished and rapidly disappearing business, it is important to reflect on forgotten financial victims of this unfolding tragedy. Let us first discuss who is not suffering.
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Feds offer $9b in relief to students

Feds offer $9b in relief to students

Many students do not qualify for previously announced benefits
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B.C. youth sports leagues could resume, with restrictions, in the coming months

B.C. youth sports leagues could resume, with restrictions, in the coming months

Dr. Bonnie Henry says physical activity a priority but precautions need to be taken when athletes get back in action
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B.C. confirms 25 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1,724

B.C. confirms 25 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1,724

There are no new outbreaks in long-term care facilities
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B.C. to levy $2,000 fines for price gouging and reselling medical supplies

B.C. to levy $2,000 fines for price gouging and reselling medical supplies

Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth allowing police and other law enforcement agencies to issue tickets
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