The B.C. Coroners Service is investigating the discovery of three bodies in a remote area west of Parksville on Vancouver Island.
The service says in a statement the bodies were found Sunday in an area known as Whiskey Creek, near the community of Coombs.
The RCMP in Parksville did not immediately comment on the discovery of the bodies.
The Coroners Service says it is early in the investigation and it cannot provide further details at this time.
Ottawa's medical officer of health warned the entire health-care system was on the verge of collapse if transmission was not contained, suggesting the escalating spike jeopardized the ability of schools to remain open.
Canadian experts have been present as observers in the probe of the crash being carried out under international air travel rules, but can play only a very limited role.
The announcement brings total support through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to more than $1.5 billion.
Raymond's defence has admitted that he shot and killed the four people in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Aug. 10, 2018.
Bill C-4 expands the employment insurance system and creates new leave benefits for workers who get sick with COVID-19 or have to care for dependants who are ill.
Health officials reported 1,052 new COVID-19 cases Friday, the first time since early May that the province reported more than 1,000 infections over a 24-hour period.