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More flights through Vancouver flagged for COVID-19 exposure

More flights through Vancouver flagged for COVID-19 exposure

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has updated its list of public COVID-19 exposures, issuing warnings for nine additional flights through Vancouver. Alerts were issued for both domestic and international flights.
68 new cases of COVID-19 in North Shore Coast Garibaldi health region

68 new cases of COVID-19 in North Shore Coast Garibaldi health region

There were 68 new cases of COVID-19 in the North Shore Garibaldi health region in the past two weeks, according to statistics released by B.C.’s Centre for Disease Control on Thursday.
West Van cops bust massive house party of up to 300 teens

West Van cops bust massive house party of up to 300 teens

Editor's note: this story has been updated since first posting as more information was made available by West Vancouver Police.
B.C. sets record for number of active COVID-19 infections for seventh day in a row

B.C. sets record for number of active COVID-19 infections for seventh day in a row

The number of British Columbians suffering with COVID-19 infections has reached a record number for the seventh consecutive day, with the B.C.
Quebec government reveals nearly 50 educational institutions struck by COVID-19

Quebec government reveals nearly 50 educational institutions struck by COVID-19

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has unveiled a list of nearly 50 educational institutions that have had at least one COVID-19 case in the past week.
Quebec government reveals nearly 50 educational institutions struck by COVID-19

Quebec government reveals nearly 50 educational institutions struck by COVID-19

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has unveiled a list of nearly 50 educational institutions that have had at least one COVID-19 case in the past week.
Quebec government reveals nearly 50 educational institutions struck by COVID-19

Quebec government reveals nearly 50 educational institutions struck by COVID-19

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has unveiled a list of nearly 50 educational institutions that have had at least one COVID-19 case in the past week.
One-metre distance likely enough in some classroom situations: Dr. Henry

One-metre distance likely enough in some classroom situations: Dr. Henry

The two-metres physical distancing rule-of-thumb to stem the transmission for COVID-19 might not always be necessary for students in a controlled classroom setting, according to Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
Saskatchewan election boss: pandemic shouldn't stop planned Oct. 26 vote

Saskatchewan election boss: pandemic shouldn't stop planned Oct. 26 vote

REGINA — Saskatchewan's chief electoral officer is recommending the Oct. 26 provincial election go ahead as planned, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Squamish Nation delivers 700 care packages as COVID cases climb

Squamish Nation delivers 700 care packages as COVID cases climb

Members of the Squamish Nation are receiving delivery of 700 care packages Friday to help members stay safe and keep their “bubbles” small as the community fights to contain an outbreak of COVID-19.