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Maker of 3M face masks files lawsuit in Canada over deceptive sales, gouging

Maker of 3M face masks files lawsuit in Canada over deceptive sales, gouging

One of the biggest manufacturers of face masks in the world – 3M- has filed a series of legal actions and is working with law enforcement around the world to fight fraud, price gouging and counterfeiting The American company said it was taking action
Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Peanut butter and jam make for a great sandwich pairing, but they’re also key ingredients in some novel research — a sniff test to identify otherwise asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers.
VPD officer cleared in pushing North Van woman

VPD officer cleared in pushing North Van woman

A Vancouver Police Department officer has been cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation into him pushing a North Vancouver woman to the ground during a protest.
Pet adoption interest rises during COVID-19

Pet adoption interest rises during COVID-19

Staying at home, alone or not, has many people looking into adopting a pet right now. Earlier this month, the BC SPCA saw interest in adoption increase throughout the province after it held a half-price adoption event at their facilities.
Addiction rehabs, detoxes functioning under lockdown

Addiction rehabs, detoxes functioning under lockdown

Clients connecting with family, friends, doctors via videoconferencing
This Burnaby nurse has COVID-19. She’s still giving back

This Burnaby nurse has COVID-19. She’s still giving back

The phone conversation with Amy is short. It has to be. She has COVID-19 and conversations more than a few minutes long leave her struggling to breathe. Even showering and brushing her teeth wears her out.
Richmond dance enthusiasts invited to online ballet barre

Richmond dance enthusiasts invited to online ballet barre

Dancers and dance lovers of all ages and abilities are invited to celebrate International Dance Day by taking part in Richmond’s online Grand Plié next Wednesday.
WHAT'S IN YOUR GARAGE: Bill Pomeroy's 1963 Corvair

WHAT'S IN YOUR GARAGE: Bill Pomeroy's 1963 Corvair

Dog and human love leaving COVID-19 stress behind in this American classic
White Rock man, 63, learns of $16M Lotto win while sitting on toilet

White Rock man, 63, learns of $16M Lotto win while sitting on toilet

A man called Tibor Tusnady from White Rock has been named as the latest Lotto millionaire. Tusnady, 63, was in the "smalllest room in the house" when he realized he had won $16.
Richmond entrepreneur creates “anti-viral” touch-free tool

Richmond entrepreneur creates “anti-viral” touch-free tool

If you don’t like wearing gloves everywhere you go during the pandemic, the owner of a Richmond-based rug and zero-waste film company may have a handy solution.