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Opinion: Delta variant means we need COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Opinion: Delta variant means we need COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Vaccine mandates are gaining momentum and it is not hard to imagine they will be plentiful in various sectors before too long. Some will be imposed by government and public health, and some will be self-imposed by businesses and institutions.
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Federal vaccine mandate sparks talk of what B.C. will do

Federal vaccine mandate sparks talk of what B.C. will do

"We’re looking at all measures to protect people and keep communities safe," says B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix
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VIDEO: New campaign has Tri-City physicians 'on a mission' to ease COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

VIDEO: New campaign has Tri-City physicians 'on a mission' to ease COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Through a video series in multiple languages, family doctors are hoping to encourage minority groups — including young people — to get immunized for the sake of others.
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Fraser Health adds two Tri-City COVID-19 vaccine event clinics while closing one in Coquitlam

Fraser Health adds two Tri-City COVID-19 vaccine event clinics while closing one in Coquitlam

Healthcare workers to soon set up at Port Coquitlam Farmers Market and ScotFestBC as the authority is set to transition to a vaccine-distribution 'hub model.'
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Got a toonie? It'll get you into pre-registered events during sixth Coquitlam Kaleidoscope festival

Got a toonie? It'll get you into pre-registered events during sixth Coquitlam Kaleidoscope festival

Following health guidelines, the 2021 edition is set to celebrate the arts with something for everyone — including free drop-ins — from music and dance to crafts and lasers.
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Deaths stay low as COVID-19 cases keep spiking in B.C.

Deaths stay low as COVID-19 cases keep spiking in B.C.

Active infections rise to highest level since May.
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Tri-Cities recorded 45 COVID-19 local health cases during first week of August: data

Tri-Cities recorded 45 COVID-19 local health cases during first week of August: data

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) says the region endured a 67% increase compared to the final week of July with the Delta variant being of main concern.
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Canada's oil and gas sector filled up on federal COVID emergency cash

Canada's oil and gas sector filled up on federal COVID emergency cash

Critics say profitable oil and gas companies continue to give out big dividends to their shareholders while laying off workers.
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Canadian air travellers, federal employees must be vaccinated by October: feds

Canadian air travellers, federal employees must be vaccinated by October: feds

Order also applies to airline crews, train passengers and staff
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Vancouver Coastal Health launches COVID-19 canine scent detection program

Vancouver Coastal Health launches COVID-19 canine scent detection program

Three dogs were recently certified to sniff out the virus
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