Patrick Grapes

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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...

RCMP shutting down front counter to public in Campbell River

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The Campbell River RCMP is closing its front counter to the public. The RCMP calls it a health and safety precaution surrounding COVID-19. This means that no Police Information Checks...

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...

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...

Visitors being told to stay away from Quadra Island

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If you don’t live there, stay off Quadra. The community is asking people to avoid all non-essential travel to the island because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Quadra Island is a small...

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...

Man exposing himself at Miracle Beach

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The Comox Valley RCMP is looking for a man who’s allegedly exposing himself at Miracle Beach Provincial Park. Police say...

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...
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