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Fewer than 1% of Canadians have caught COVID-19, study finds

Fewer than 1% of Canadians have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, according to initial results of the first 10,000 blood donor samples assessed for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies released today by Canadian Blood Services and Canada’s COVID-19 Immunity Task Force…

Politics

Vancouver Councillor slams efforts to cheer up terminally ill kids

A Vancouver City Councillor slammed a project that helps terminally ill kids enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime supercar experience, citing climate concerns among others. “I’m being asked if public funds were spend on this supercar parade(through officer time, vehicle/gas use, other resources)?”…

Economy

Vancouver house sells for 41% below 2018 purchase price

A Vancouver detached house has sold for 41% below its purchase price from two years ago. The seller originally purchased the property at 3629 Fraser Street for $2,760,000 on 2018/07/21. But the property sold for just $1,625,000 on 2020/06/23 –…

Politics

WE scandal hits Trudeau's approval ratings

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s approval has dropped five points in the first reading of public opinion since questions arose regarding his government’s – and family’s – ties to the WE group of organizations, new data from the non-profit Angus Reid…

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Tornado warning issued for City of Calgary

At 9:40 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. The storm is located over northeast Calgary and is moving southeast…