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Why Widespread Diagnostic Testing Has Not Stopped the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus

(via) The way in which the world has developed and ramped up testing for Covid-19 is a Herculean achievement, so much so that our diagnostic regime seems like a dependable and efficient matter of course. The truth is it’s still an incredibly complex and imperfect thing with very little uniformity in terms of speed. This is so for Canada and the rest of the world. Executing millions of tests a day is a huge deal, but the bottom line is that it has not slowed the spread of the virus (witness the current situation in Florida and Texas). This explainer from Wendover Productions breaks it down with a wide angle, touches on the potential of community sewage testing for data collection (true story), and warns of the need of improvement by the time flu season arrives this Fall.

Poplar Grove’s Upcoming ‘Pinot Noir 2022’ Release is One for the Books

What to See at the 2024 Capture Photography Festival

In order to make the most of the festival over the week/weekend ahead, here are our top five picks to add to your itinerary.

Basta BBQ is Breaking the Barbecue Seal on Sunday, April 21st

Smell that? BBQ season is fast approaching, and the team behind Basta BBQ are primed to get grilling ASAP!

Hit East Van for the 2nd Annual Vancouver Brewers Fest, April 19-28th

Since a single person (and liver) can only handle so many beers and beer-drinking celebrations, some prioritizing is in order. Topping off our list of events is the imminent (and, in our opinion, non-negotiable) Vancouver Brewers Fest.