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COVID-19 cases linked to private hotel parties in Kelowna: B.C. health minister

COVID-19 cases linked to private hotel parties in Kelowna: B.C. health minister

KELOWNA, B.C. — British Columbia's health minister says several COVID-19 exposures in Kelowna serve as a reminder of the risks posed by private gatherings.
Genetic detectives begin work to trace spread of COVID-19 in Canada

Genetic detectives begin work to trace spread of COVID-19 in Canada

The federal government put $40 million on the table in April for genetic research on COVID-19
Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA adapts to hybrid sessions in legislature

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA adapts to hybrid sessions in legislature

Onset of COVID-19 has changed the way politicians are doing business. Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons has been adapting to new ways of carrying out democracy, mandated by regulations required to cope with the pandemic.
Ontario anticipates Stage 3 of its pandemic plan as concerns rise in Quebec

Ontario anticipates Stage 3 of its pandemic plan as concerns rise in Quebec

A lot of businesses across Ontario are eagerly awaiting an announcement today from the provincial government.
As postponed NHL season resumes, some fans say the lure of parties will be strong

As postponed NHL season resumes, some fans say the lure of parties will be strong

EDMONTON — As hockey fans gear up for a truncated season to begin next month, some in Canada's two "hub cities" say the temptation to celebrate — and flout physical distancing guidelines — may prove too great.
Blue Jays Travis Shaw offers mea culpa on COVID-19 tweets, says they were "tone-deaf"

Blue Jays Travis Shaw offers mea culpa on COVID-19 tweets, says they were "tone-deaf"

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Travis Shaw has apologized for a series of tweets where he criticized COVID-19 rules and the team's plan to enforce a closed environment at Rogers Centre and adjoining hotel should their Major League Baseball season be pla
Florida reports largest, single-day increase in COVID cases

Florida reports largest, single-day increase in COVID cases

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
'You have to be careful': NHL teams wary of overloading players after long break

'You have to be careful': NHL teams wary of overloading players after long break

Brad Treliving joked recently NHL coaches only need a couple video sessions to prepare for an opponent, find a weakness, correct a problem or add a wrinkle.
Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic

Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wore a mask during a visit to a military hospital on Saturday, the first time the president has been seen in public with the type of facial covering recommended by health officials as a precaution against spreading
Masks and gloves: Elections Saskatchewan preparing for pandemic election

Masks and gloves: Elections Saskatchewan preparing for pandemic election

REGINA — Elections Saskatchewan estimates it will need 400,000 face masks and thousands of litres of hand sanitizer and disinfectant to keep people safe at the polls this fall.