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Three new COVID-19 cases have been detected in Richmond over the past week bringing the total test-positive cases to 104 during the pandemic. BC Centre for Disease Control released its latest numbers late Thursday afternoon.

There is a new outbreak of COVID-19 in a long term care facility in Richmond, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Thursday afternoon.

More than 50 hand sanitizers “not acceptable for use” are being recalled by Health Canada. The agency says the products may pose health risks, as they contain ethanol or denaturants that have not been approved for use in hand sanitizers in Canada.

Project aims to help employers respond to pandemic issues

One of Steveston’s more popular evening haunts has closed its doors permanently. The Porthole – off No. 1 Road, between Moncton and Bayview streets – announced on Facebook earlier this week that it had to close due to the pandemic restrictions.

A lawn bowling champion used to winning gold said she was “flummoxed” when she realized she had won a Lotto Max draw.

Health officials are warning the public of a possible COVID-19 exposure in a public park for the first time.

It is asking people who were at the park on the specified date to monitor themselves for symptoms.

Dr. Tim Takaro is occupying several trees in the Brunette River area, near the borders of Coquitlam, Burnaby and New Westminster to protest the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

People who travelled on three more flights through Vancouver International Airport are being warned of possible COVID-19 exposure.