Home button is sticky...

Recently it started sticking, it feels like something is under the top portion of the small round button. So essentially I have to press it really hard multiple times to get it to function which is just out right annoying. I don't see how anything, even dirt/dust could get under it and I can't seem to fix it.
My phone is under warranty, would this be something apple would replace? Or would I need to get a repair done?
I live on Vancouver Island, there are no Apple retail centers here (other than mainland Vancouver Pacific Center which is a bit out of the way at the moment.
I honestly can't live without it for more than 5 minutes, and that's pushing it. Time is money, and my phone saves me time.

If this is a hardware issue (sounds like it is), and wasn't caused by accidental damage, this is covered under warranty.
Apple will exchange the iPhone, not repair it.
Not sure how it works in Canada but in the U.S., you can call AppleCare and handle everything over the phone. AppleCare ships the exchange to your door and you use the same box to return your iPhone. The return shipping label is included along with tape to reseal the box. When the box is ready, you call the shipping carrier to have it picked up.

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