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Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for B.C. residents

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for B.C. residents

Who will require a third dose and when?
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Coquitlam musician drops five albums this year to give listeners a lift during the pandemic

Coquitlam musician drops five albums this year to give listeners a lift during the pandemic

Coquitlam's Gina Williams is out with five albums this year, all different genres: classical piano, traditional gospel, Caribbean pop, electronic dance and symphonic rock.
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Unvaccinated driving COVID-19 surge in B.C., new data show

Unvaccinated driving COVID-19 surge in B.C., new data show

Unvaccinated 34 times more likely to land in hospital than fully vaccinated, in mid-to-late August.
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Man refused service for not wearing mask urinates in B.C. Dairy Queen

Man refused service for not wearing mask urinates in B.C. Dairy Queen

The incident happened Aug. 28.
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Coquitlam's Poirier Forum to re-open for recreation when COVID-19 immunization clinic closes

Coquitlam's Poirier Forum to re-open for recreation when COVID-19 immunization clinic closes

User groups and the public will soon be able to return to the 25,000 sq-ft. facility for the first time in five months.
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London Drugs implementing mandatory vaccination policy for employees

London Drugs implementing mandatory vaccination policy for employees

The new policy, which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved vaccine, kicks in Nov. 1
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'Pandemic of the unvaccinated': Case rates 10 times higher among unvaccinated British Columbians

'Pandemic of the unvaccinated': Case rates 10 times higher among unvaccinated British Columbians

There are now 176 people hospitalized with the virus in B.C. and 91 people in intensive care.
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Coma, hospitalization convinced vaccine-hesitant B.C. man to get jab

Coma, hospitalization convinced vaccine-hesitant B.C. man to get jab

Dave Garcia says the ordeal was a wake-up call for him and his family.
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Businesses blast B.C.'s COVID-19 consultation record

Businesses blast B.C.'s COVID-19 consultation record

Late August mask mandate is the latest surprise for business groups in the province.
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COVID-19 cases decline, but serious infections rise in B.C.

COVID-19 cases decline, but serious infections rise in B.C.

Unvaccinated people continue to drive infections and hospitalizations.
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