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A Vancouver special effects studio created this inspiring reminder to reach out (VIDEO)

A Vancouver special effects studio created this inspiring reminder to reach out (VIDEO)

The minute-long animated story follows a teenage boy as he witnesses his world shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before ending with an encouraging reminder.
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CARTOON: Physical distancing gives new meaning to "To Go"

CARTOON: Physical distancing gives new meaning to "To Go"

Comin' in hot!
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B.C. confirms 21 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,428

B.C. confirms 21 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,428

There has been one additional death.
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B.C. will need 412 million face masks in the next 12 months, report says

B.C. will need 412 million face masks in the next 12 months, report says

While the demand side of the equation is robust, the picture is reversed when it comes to supplies.
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B.C. confirms 15 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,407

B.C. confirms 15 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,407

There have been five new deaths.
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'It's an absolute miracle': Here's the harrowing story of one B.C. woman's recovery from COVID-19

'It's an absolute miracle': Here's the harrowing story of one B.C. woman's recovery from COVID-19

Irene Spicer, the first person in Kelowna to be diagnosed with COVID-19, was in a medically-induced coma for three weeks.
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WorkSafe BC issues COVID-19 guidelines as businesses ready to reopen

WorkSafe BC issues COVID-19 guidelines as businesses ready to reopen

WorkSafe BC's guidelines cover sectors ranging from restaurants to offices
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Cats can be infected with virus that causes COVID-19: study

Cats can be infected with virus that causes COVID-19: study

"That was a major finding for us -- the cats did not have symptoms."
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Burnaby rents a kicking-good 'deal' in pandemic market: report

Burnaby rents a kicking-good 'deal' in pandemic market: report

Vancouver rents for condo and rental apartments declined 6.8 per cent month over month, according to a new report.
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Daycares in B.C. not mandated to reopen despite new health guidelines

Daycares in B.C. not mandated to reopen despite new health guidelines

Daycare centres who choose to reopen must plan to encourage hand-washing, avoid having close gatherings of large groups of children and use outdoor space to allow physical distancing.
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