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40th anniversary of Marathon of Hope can inspire Canadians during COVID battle

40th anniversary of Marathon of Hope can inspire Canadians during COVID battle

On April 12, 1980, Terry began his Marathon of Hope in St. John's before ending it 143 days later after cancer spread to his lungs.
Health Canada approves Spartan Bioscience's portable COVID-19 test

Health Canada approves Spartan Bioscience's portable COVID-19 test

This is expected to help provide rapid tests for health services in rural and remote areas such as Indigenous communities
Family gathers on street to celebrate West Vancouver veteran's 97th birthday

Family gathers on street to celebrate West Vancouver veteran's 97th birthday

The West Vancouver fire department even stopped by to celebrate Glen Harrison, a WWII veteran and retired medical doctor.
Alberta to share surplus ventilators, masks and gloves with Ontario, Quebec and B.C.

Alberta to share surplus ventilators, masks and gloves with Ontario, Quebec and B.C.

B.C. will receive 250,000 N95 masks.
High school ultimate teams across B.C. take part in Isolympic Games (VIDEO)

High school ultimate teams across B.C. take part in Isolympic Games (VIDEO)

Sixteen ultimate teams from across the province took part in the fun competition that was completed through video submissions from students at home.
On the mend from COVID-19, B.C. couple longing for hugs, return to normalcy

On the mend from COVID-19, B.C. couple longing for hugs, return to normalcy

“It’s like you’ve got a couple of concrete blocks sitting on top of your chest."
Some Metro Vancouver roads are being reallocated to pedestrians to support physical distancing

Some Metro Vancouver roads are being reallocated to pedestrians to support physical distancing

“When we have areas where we are seeing crowding from a pedestrian point of view, we just need to make changes. We know our road usage has gone way down during this crisis."
BCIT is offering an online course for frontline workers caring for COVID-19 patients

BCIT is offering an online course for frontline workers caring for COVID-19 patients

The open-learning course is specifically designed for registered nurses and healthcare providers caring for patients requiring high acuity care, specialty monitoring, and critical care – including mechanical ventilation.
House of Commons passes COVID-19 wage subsidy bill

House of Commons passes COVID-19 wage subsidy bill

Under the legislation, businesses, non-profits and charities can apply for funds to cover up to 75% of an employee’s wages for a 12-week period
B.C. launches online music, entertainment hub

B.C. launches online music, entertainment hub

Showcase BC will host free live-streamed concerts and provide one-time grants to artists.
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