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Canada's ban on big cruise ships extended until February

Canada's ban on big cruise ships extended until February

OTTAWA — Transport Minister Marc Garneau says big cruise ships will be banned from Canadian waters at least until the end of February now.
Canada's ban on big cruise ships extended until February

Canada's ban on big cruise ships extended until February

OTTAWA — Transport Minister Marc Garneau says big cruise ships will be banned from Canadian waters at least until the end of February now.
Loneliness and loss: The final days of two Burnaby seniors isolated by COVID

Loneliness and loss: The final days of two Burnaby seniors isolated by COVID

In an average year, more than 7,000 residents in long-term care die. In an average year, their loved ones get a chance to hold their hands or brush their hair, to talk to them or just be with them during their last months and weeks.
More pandemics coming if environmental issues not dealt with: report

More pandemics coming if environmental issues not dealt with: report

An international group of scientists has concluded pandemic problems are just starting unless the world moves to deal with the issues creating them.
More pandemics coming if environmental issues not dealt with: report

More pandemics coming if environmental issues not dealt with: report

An international group of scientists has concluded pandemic problems are just starting unless the world moves to deal with the issues creating them.
More pandemics coming if environmental issues not dealt with: report

More pandemics coming if environmental issues not dealt with: report

An international group of scientists has concluded pandemic problems are just starting unless the world moves to deal with the issues creating them.
WorkSafe warns of complacency in face of pandemic

WorkSafe warns of complacency in face of pandemic

WorkSafeBC is preparing to ramp up a multi-media campaign to drive home the importance of being vigilant about preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
How to practise 'safe six': a COVID-19 primer

How to practise 'safe six': a COVID-19 primer

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new terms into our lexicon, such as physical distancing and self-isolation. One new term that has many people scratching their heads, however, is “safe six.” It’s become a regular in provincial health officer Dr.
287 new COVID-19 cases in B.C., as hospitalizations hit six-month high

287 new COVID-19 cases in B.C., as hospitalizations hit six-month high

The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 in B.C. has hit a six-month high, according to data released Wednesday by the province, as the case tally continues to climb. Provincial health officer Dr.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. rise to six-month high

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. rise to six-month high

The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in B.C. has crept up to 87 – the highest number since April 29, according to data the province released October 28.