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New research aims to use CT scans to better diagnose COVID-19

New research aims to use CT scans to better diagnose COVID-19

Vancouver-based radiologists are at the helm of an international study that aims to better predict the presence of COVID-19 using CT scans. “We know the lungs of COVID-19 patients are white and hazy, like a white-out or blizzard,” said Dr.
Food bank in Burnaby-New West launches 'Fresh Week' for people in need

Food bank in Burnaby-New West launches 'Fresh Week' for people in need

Fresh food. Just because there is a pandemic doesn’t mean people in Metro Vancouver shouldn’t have access to fresh and nutritious food.
WhatsApp limits message forwarding to reduce spread of misinformation

WhatsApp limits message forwarding to reduce spread of misinformation

In an effort to keep private conversations as private as possible on social media, WhatsApp announced on April 7 that they will be introducing a new feature to limit the number of times a message, that isn’t from a close contact, can be forwarded.
Burnaby losing $5 million-plus a month as budget debate begins

Burnaby losing $5 million-plus a month as budget debate begins

Burnaby city council is set to debate the 2020 budget next week, a document that is likely to see significant changes as the city grapples with the financial shortcomings caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

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Woman granted $566,722 judgment against ex-husband

Woman granted $566,722 judgment against ex-husband

Ex-wife wanted lump sum to make a clean break
Man charged in Burnaby B&E released again after multiple bail violations

Man charged in Burnaby B&E released again after multiple bail violations

A 32-year-old man charged with three residential break-ins, including one in Burnaby, has been released from jail on conditions a lower court judge dismissed as “sheer lunacy” because of the man’s history of crime and repeated bail violations.
Former driver for ‘underground’ ride-hailing service shares her story

Former driver for ‘underground’ ride-hailing service shares her story

A driver who formerly worked for an unregulated app-based ride-sharing service decided to step out of the shadows to share her experiences because she suspects these providers are preying on new immigrants unfamiliar with local bylaws and desperate f
Air Canada suspending flights to US for one month

Air Canada suspending flights to US for one month

Air Canada announced Tuesday that it will be temporarily suspending all scheduled flights to the U.S. after April 26 for about one month.
Federal financial help a good start but lacks 'urgency': Singh

Federal financial help a good start but lacks 'urgency': Singh

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he’s proud of the federal government’s financial help for those affected by COVID-19 but warns some of that help is coming too late or falling short of people’s needs.