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Another hand sanitizer is being recalled Canada-wide due to 'health risks'

Another hand sanitizer is being recalled Canada-wide due to 'health risks'

Health Canada says that it will update this list if it becomes aware of other affected products, so you can easily identify ones they may have purchased and take appropriate action.
B.C. confirms 31 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,978

B.C. confirms 31 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,978

There have been six new COVID-19 related deaths.
More passengers warned of COVID-19 exposure on Vancouver flights

More passengers warned of COVID-19 exposure on Vancouver flights

Last week, the country's two largest airlines stated that they are ending their on-board seat distancing policies starting July 1, raising health concerns amid a pandemic that has devastated the travel industry.
Washington State county sees largest ever increase in COVID-19 cases

Washington State county sees largest ever increase in COVID-19 cases

Okanogan County's population of 42,000 has seen 115 confirmed cases and two deaths
More baking, less showering: Fortis BC survey looks at pandemic activities

More baking, less showering: Fortis BC survey looks at pandemic activities

Even with people spending more time at home, there has not been a jump in electricity or natural gas consumption.
This 80-year-old B.C. woman is among thousands from Canada trapped in India by COVID-19

This 80-year-old B.C. woman is among thousands from Canada trapped in India by COVID-19

"Since when have Canadian citizens and permanent residents stopped being relevant because they innocently decided to take a holiday flight well before the acronym COVID had any meaning?”
100 nights later, North Vancouver's Pink Pied Piper plays on

100 nights later, North Vancouver's Pink Pied Piper plays on

After 100 days playing his heart out for health-care workers, North Vancouver’s Pink Pied Piper is almost ready for a rest.
The Howe Sound health region has only had 18 confirmed COVID-19 cases

The Howe Sound health region has only had 18 confirmed COVID-19 cases

There are also no current active cases in the Sea to Sky
Dr. Bonnie Henry honoured at mural exhibition, picks up Fluevog shoes in Gastown

Dr. Bonnie Henry honoured at mural exhibition, picks up Fluevog shoes in Gastown

The new Murals of Gratitude exhibition opens to the public on Monday
Barkerville Historic Town and Park enters Phase 2 of reopening plan, site limited to 200 visitors per day

Barkerville Historic Town and Park enters Phase 2 of reopening plan, site limited to 200 visitors per day

Phase 1 was in place from June 18 to July 2