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BCAug 11, 2020

COVID-19 exposure at Vancouver shoe store

The health authority in Vancouver is warning those who shopped at the Foot Locker on Robson Street to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Vancouver Coastal Health says the potential exposure dates were Aug. 4 and Aug. 5 during operating hours. It says the possible exposures are believed to be low risk, but it asks those who may have visited the store during that time to monitor for symptoms and get tested if they are feeling ill. Advisories have also been issued for passengers on several planes arriving or leaving Vancouver after positive COVID-19 tests related to those flights. Affected flight
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BCAug 11, 2020

Man dead after drowning in Squamish Lake :RCMP

Squamish RCMP say a man has died after slipping off an inflatable at a lake in Murrin Provincial Park. Mounties say they were called early yesterday evening about a swimmer missing on Browning Lake. When they arrived they say they were told the man, in his 20s, had slipped off the inflatable and couldn't be found. He was located a short time later, pulled from the water and rushed to hospital but police say he didn't survive.
BCAug 11, 2020

Police seek witnesses, dashcam video, in Vancouver's tenth homicide of the year

Vancouver police are seeking witnesses to an assault last week on the city's Downtown Eastside, saying the details could be critical to what is now a homicide investigation. A statement from police says 64-year-old Jeff Strom was assaulted and seriously injured last Thursday and died two days later in hospital. The death is Vancouver's tenth homicide of the year.An arrest was made following the assault and charges against the man in custody have been upgraded to manslaughter.Sgt. Aaron Roed says investigators believe there may be more witnesses who haven't spoken with detectives and their inf
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BCAug 11, 2020

B.C. provincial health officer calls on younger people to avoid parties

British Columbia's provincial health officer says the public needs to do a better job at lowering the number of COVID-19 cases and encouraged younger residents to avoid large social gatherings. Dr. Bonnie Henry says a pandemic is a good excuse to skip a party. Dr. Henry says gatherings of young people, even if it is less than the 50 person limit, are a concern for health officials. She says when alcohol is involved, people often don't take the precautions they normally would. B.C. reported 131 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday, bringing the provincial total to 4,065. There have been no new d
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BCAug 10, 2020

Man charged with manslaughter just over two months after a woman died in Surrey

A man has been charged with manslaughter just over two months after a woman died in Surrey. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says the 47 year old man was arrested Friday and court documents show he is expected to return to court in early September. A statement from the homicide team says he was questioned because he was with 40 year old Karlee Dixon when she was found unconscious in a Surrey home on June 2nd. She died later in hospital and the homicide team says it worked with RCMP to gather evidence and submit a charge recommendation to Crown.
BCAug 10, 2020

B.C. hotel workers hold hunger strike in Victoria

A group of hotel workers has launched a hunger strike to demand help for hospitality workers across BC. The unionized protesters, members of Unite Here Local 40, have gathered on the steps of the legislature to highlight their request for provincial assistance. They want the province to ensure 50,000 hotel workers laid off during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic will get their jobs back before BC considers assistance for the tourism sector. Tourism operators are proposing a $680-million dollar bail out package but Unite Here says its members should be first in line for any aid.
BCAug 10, 2020

Nine people hospitalized after serious crash in Delta

First responders in Delta had their hands full last night when a total of nine people were hurt as two vehicles collided.Delta police say a car coming through a North Delta intersection hit a left-turning vehicle and both cars ended up on the sidewalk, striking a pedestrian in the process.The statement from Delta police says four people were in each car and two of those eight were young children, but their injuries are considered minor.Injuries suffered by the seven adults range from minor to serious but none is listed as life-threatening and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
BCAug 09, 2020

Staff member tests positive for COVID-19 at long-term care home: Fraser Health

Fraser Health says a staff member at a long-term care home has tested positive for COVID-19.The health authority says in a statement that the case is at New Vista Care Home, which is operated by New Vista Care Society.A Fraser Health rapid response team is on site, and communication with residents and families is underway.Fraser Health says the outbreak is limited to one unit in the building.It says the staff member is self isolating at home.The health authority says it is working with staff to identify anyone who may have been exposed.
BCAug 09, 2020

Vancouver's Sunset Beach closed to swimmers due to E. coli levels

Vancouver Coastal Health says Sunset Beach is not suitable for swimming because of high E. coli levels.The health authority put an advisory in place Saturday after a water quality test showed 1,375 E. coli per 100 mL.It says the standard is less than 400 E. coli/100mL.Vancouver Coastal Health says high E. coli counts in recreational waters may increase the chances or gastrointestinal issues, upper respiratory illnesses, and skin and eye infection.It says the risk of getting sick is higher if people swallow water or otherwise get it in their nose, eyes, ears or an open wound.Bowen Island's Snug

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