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Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Check your cabinets!
Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Canada has just implemented a new travel advisory. However, there are several other updates to consider.
Worst-case Omicron scenario could see hospitals overwhelmed, new COVID modelling shows

Worst-case Omicron scenario could see hospitals overwhelmed, new COVID modelling shows

Omicron appears to spread more readily than Delta variant; there's a higher chance of re-infection, as well as infection of vaccinated people. Modelling shows rising cases on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island, driven by outbreaks at UVic and a religious gathering.
B.C. health minister says more public health orders could be coming

B.C. health minister says more public health orders could be coming

Recent transmission has come from smaller gatherings, not large events, according to Dix
B.C. health officials investigating 'suspicious vaccine records'

B.C. health officials investigating 'suspicious vaccine records'

'Records that are submitted and are suspected to be fraudulent are reported to law enforcement'
New B.C. COVID-19 cases at six-week high

New B.C. COVID-19 cases at six-week high

Province reported 584 new COVID-19 infections in the past day.
New Westminster among B.C. leaders for kids' COVID vaccines

New Westminster among B.C. leaders for kids' COVID vaccines

28% of New West children aged 5-11 have now received their first Pfizer pediatric dose
Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on threat of Omicron variant in B.C.

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on threat of Omicron variant in B.C.

"I think it is important to know that we have transmission in the community now," she said.
Here's when B.C. residents may get free take-home COVID-19 tests

Here's when B.C. residents may get free take-home COVID-19 tests

Dr. Bonnie Henry explained what kind of tests they'd be and when we'll likely see them
B.C. COVID-19 cases above 500 for first time in a month

B.C. COVID-19 cases above 500 for first time in a month

Province's positive-test rate soars alongside new infections.