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use the test. >> Reporter: the days of ottawa sending billions ofts to the premises are numbered. Health canada seeing a statement given the current covid-19 outlook-- inventory levelsindicated testing demands, the federal government does not anticipate the need for additional federal procurements at this time. Brunswick took that as it's cute to announce they will stop handing them out when supplies likely run out by next month. Saskatchewan did the same in february. >> People who are wealthy can continue to buy them. >> Reporter: that bothers one control infection epidemiologist and sayapid tests should still be part of the plan. >> We say we won't it anymore but-- alth?>> Reporter: nova scotia is planning its next step as is alberta which stresses no deci has been made. Other provinces are not saying much right now about what the plan is in ontario for example, would only stay a spokesperson that the provincs tens of millions of rapid antigen test to the public-- wouldn't say when they expire. Lab-based testing by medical referral remains available and for one expert-- it's the better ol. Because rapid tests perform differently for different people people. >> The interpretation capa has to improve-- that means the sensitivity of this needs to improve. >> Reporter: experts agree test needs to improve and detect other respiratory ses likeinfluence and that innovation is in the work and likely render these obsolete. Heidi petracek, global news halifax >>jason: the b-c govern hasn't made a decision yet on what it's going to do about testing. As of early april -- "1-point-5 million" tests were in inventory here. And another "860,000 tests" arrived this month. The ministry of health says it's looking at options foe future. We're getting a look at what could be the future ofg-term care in b-c - for people with dementia"... Two pilot project residences - in vancouver and on vancouver island - will be adopted by a number of b-c long term care homes. Along with giving residents more opportunities to interact and socialize with each other - the new model acknowledghat not all people have the same schedule - and things like meal times will be adapted to each resident. "the difference is night and day, hhe was kind of in chaos and his mind wasn't rking right, and agitated, and course that reflected on me as well, but now he's just sorelaxed, happy, smiling, joking around, just the way he used to be" >> Jason: the new care model called 'home for us' - will initially be rolled out in new providence long term care centres in comox, prince george and vancou still to come on global news morning - hoop dreams... How an n-b-a announcement is raising hopes for vancou basketball fans. Stay with us. Closed captioning of this program is brought to you in partby Gordon Ramsay Burger at great Canadian Casino Vancouver. Check out the new 24 hour feature burger until June 30th. [shower running] [upbeat music] what you‘ve got? Making a change is easier than you think. Woman: “Honey, what are you doing?” Man: “Sorry, just really enjoying these new floors.” Woman: “Well hurry up, we‘re going to be late.” Make a change today with End Of The Roll Flooring Centres! Don‘t imagine it. Upload a photo and visualize it at doftheroll.com nivea q10 Targeted Wrinkle Filler. ( ) With Pure q10 coenzyme and Bioxifill peptides. Visibly reduces the look of fine lines in 5 minutes and moisturizes to help reduce the look of deeper wrinkles over time. For every expression of you. Nivea. At California Closets, we'll custom design the perfect storage solution for every room in your home. And right now you can save up to 1 with our Friends and Family Event! Visit a showroom or our website to request a free design consultation today. Dive intoMonsters of the Abyss,a limited-time exhibitat Vancouver Aquarium. Feast your eyes onsuper-sized sculptures, explore prehistoric fossils, and get up close to modern-dayaquatic dinosaurs. Are you ready to getyour Megalodon on? Book now atVancouverAquarium.com. Bc Denturists are denture specialists. From complete and partial dentures to dentures over implants Denturists fabricate all types of dentures from start to finish and can repair, reline, and rebase your dentures. To find a local Denturist thats agood fit for you visitdenturist.bc.ca ( ) Why with the state that I'm in Everybody here is dancing All I wanna do is get ya Body next to mine, yeah Baby won't you stand up to me Come around and make a move Maybe teach ya something like this Funky, funky groove

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