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Alarm raised over travellers who aren’t self-isolating

Alarm raised over travellers who aren’t self-isolating

Despite a federal order requiring all returning travellers to Canada to go directly home and stay there for two weeks, some are concerned not everyone is playing by the rules.
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
Three outbreaks at B.C. seniors' care centres are "declared over"

Three outbreaks at B.C. seniors' care centres are "declared over"

Three COVID-19 cases were identified overnight at seniors' care homes in B.C., for total of 213
Pandemic update: four new deaths, hospitalizations down

Pandemic update: four new deaths, hospitalizations down

Public health officer Bonnie Henry cuts her own hair
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District chair calls for roadblock to prevent visitors

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District chair calls for roadblock to prevent visitors

Groups flock to Squamish, again, despite COVID-19 restrictions
Wearing home-made masks may help stop virus spread: Health Canada

Wearing home-made masks may help stop virus spread: Health Canada

“Wearing a non-medical mask is an additional measure that you can take to protect others around you."
B.C. hotels, community centres to help vulnerable people isolate

B.C. hotels, community centres to help vulnerable people isolate

The provincial government has so far secured 23 sites across the province that can accommodate more than 900 people
Ottawa inks deal for 30,000 made-in-Canada ventilators

Ottawa inks deal for 30,000 made-in-Canada ventilators

Agreement comes amid concerns over Canada's domestic supply of medical equipment
B.C. business confidence plummets as pandemic hits

B.C. business confidence plummets as pandemic hits

For many small businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic has become an existential crisis, with revenues dropping substantially amid lower demand and necessary measures to flatten the epidemiological curve.
Pot and mushroom company enters COVID-19 market; investors warned of ads

Pot and mushroom company enters COVID-19 market; investors warned of ads

Regulators say marketing materials in Germany are making “aggressive claims” about Revive Therapeutics; company says it has not paid for ads that address target prices