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B.C. prepares to safely move to Step 2 of its restart plan
Monday, June 14, 2021
Beginning on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, British Columbia will take the next step in safely bringing people back together, transitioning into Step 2 of BC’s Restart plan, including lifting restrictions on travel within B.C. continue reading
Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for opioid addiction, MGH study suggests
Monday, June 14, 2021
“If vitamin D deficiency is present in mice, all of the key opioid responses like dependency and withdrawals and pain thresholds are exaggerated,” Fisher said. continue reading
Healthy Levels of Vitamin D May Boost Breast Cancer Outcomes
Friday, June 11, 2021
He wasn't involved in the new research, but called it "an important study, as it shows the significance of sufficient vitamin D levels towards improving long-term survival for breast cancer patients." Because these findings were presented at a medical meeting, they should be considered preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. continue reading
BC – ICBC issues second COVID-19 rebate
Friday, June 11, 2021
ICBC will start distributing rebates averaging $120 per policy in mid-July, returning approximately $350 million in additional rebates to 2.94 million customers. This builds on the first COVID-19 rebate of $600 million for a total of $950 million. continue reading
MANITOBA LAUNCHES `4-3-2-ONE GREAT SUMMER’ REOPENING PATH
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Looks like personal service will be allowed to open Canada Day at 25% capacity continue reading
