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The province reported on Sunday (May 24) that there are 46 people, six of whom are in intensive care units. There have been 42 new cases of the virus identified, bringing the provincial total of active cases to 801.

"This is the perfect way to social distance within your family – to get out and do some of these hikes. The physical benefits, and mental health benefits more than anything at this time, I don't think you can beat that."

“We’re hopeful we’re going to be able to do some more stuff to serve the community— We’ve got some very good out of the box thinkers.”

So far, 5,869 people have recovered from the virus.

Bring your popcorn, your family, or your date, and get ready for an old school drive-in style movie on June 6.

“It is non-discriminatory against gender, race, sexual orientation, economic status— It can affect anyone at any time in their life,” Big Hill Haven chair Valerie Gilmore said. “Domestic violence is a hidden aspect of our community, everybody knows it’s there but it’s very insidious and it hides among all of us.”

An additional two people have died due to the COVID-19 virus and 54 people are hospitalized.

"The risks posed from handling cash are no greater than those posed by touching other common surfaces like doorknobs, kitchen counters and handrails."

A month long investigation led to the arrest of two individuals.