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BC doctors, pharmacists, and nurses: no proven COVID-19 treatment exists

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Do not take any unproven medicine in an attempt to fight COVID-19. This serious warning is coming from the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, the College of Physicians and...

More than 40 new cases of COVID-19 in BC, 10 more recoveries

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Another day brings dozens of more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 42 new positives today, bringing the grand total to 659. The...

Senate passes COVID-19 financial aid package for Canadians 

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The Senate has passed the $82-billion aid package that passed through the House of Commons shortly before 6:00 a.m. this morning meaning Canadians will soon have access to financial...

Missing man found deceased

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An Ontario man who was reported missing in the area last month has been found deceased. David Christiaans was last seen in Port Hardy at the Pioneer Inn on New...

BC announces 48 new COVID-19 cases, total is now 472

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British Columbia’s number of confirmed COVID-19 cases now stands at 472. Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer, announced 48 new ones this morning. This was her first update on...

Port Hardy RCMP Community Police Office closed to public

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The Port Hardy RCMP is making a few changes aimed at protecting everyone. The Community Police Office is going to be closed to the public starting on Monday in response...

BC COVID-19 cases grow by 77

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The number of COVID-19 cases in British Columbia is up to 348. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 77 new cases today. The total number of cases on Vancouver...

Province announces 40 new COVID-19 cases

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The British Columbia government announced 40 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. That brings the provincial total to 271, 22 of which are on Vancouver Island. As has been standard...

Canada-U.S. border closing by tomorrow night

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will have the border closed to non-essential travel by Friday night. The...

State of emergency declared in B.C.

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British Columbia has declared a state of emergency, coordinating resources across all levels of government in response to the...

Canada closing U.S. border

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The border between Canada and the U.S will temporarily close. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he and U.S. President Donald...

Tax filing date pushed back

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The deadline for filing your taxes has been extended to June 1st. The federal finance minister made the announcement...

Banks defer mortgages

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Canada’s big banks have announced they will defer mortgage payments for up to six months for Canadians caught up...

Federal assistance announced for workers and employers

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an $82 billion financial aid package for families, employees and businesses. Employees who do...

BC Government suspends K to 12 classes indefinitely

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Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in British Columbia are getting a big extension to spring break. Classes have been suspended...

Seven new cases of COVID-19 confirmed on Vancouver Island

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Island Health now has eight total confirmed cases of COVID-19. The seven new ones were announced this morning by provincial...
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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

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B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Port Hardy, Port McNeill mayors acclaimed

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The municipal election is Oct. 17.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

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The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

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Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

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B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
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