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Potential border reopening remains in flux as feds extend restrictions to late July

Potential border reopening remains in flux as feds extend restrictions to late July

Officials expected to provide more details about international travel on Monday
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B.C. hotels see light at the end of dark COVID-19 tunnel

B.C. hotels see light at the end of dark COVID-19 tunnel

Approximately 80% of British Columbians now feel it's safe to travel to nearby communities.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on concerts in the fall in B.C.

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on concerts in the fall in B.C.

Will the show go on?
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B.C.'s Moderna supply ramping up as Pfizer faces 'upcoming challenges'

B.C.'s Moderna supply ramping up as Pfizer faces 'upcoming challenges'

Pfizer doses expected to plunge in early July
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit new seven-month low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit new seven-month low

Second vaccine doses in B.C. hit a daily record of 57,161 in the past 24 hours.
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What does 'near normal' mean for B.C. schools? Here's what we know (and what we don't) about the fall

What does 'near normal' mean for B.C. schools? Here's what we know (and what we don't) about the fall

Some questions – and some answers – from the June 17 briefing by Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside and Dr. Bonnie Henry
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The 'wading' is over: Port Coquitlam reopening two wading pools with COVID-19 protocols

The 'wading' is over: Port Coquitlam reopening two wading pools with COVID-19 protocols

Young families will be able to enjoy summer swimming with their children as the city implements an advanced booking process to ensure safety and equal time for everyone.
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Local Tri-City COVID-19 cases down by 30% in latest week-to-week report

Local Tri-City COVID-19 cases down by 30% in latest week-to-week report

It's the first one-third drop in numbers in two weeks — according to the BC Centre for Disease Control — showing the region's resiliency and urge to get vaccinated.
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In-class K-12 instruction will return to 'near normal' by September

In-class K-12 instruction will return to 'near normal' by September

No decision about mask requirements in schools has been made yet.
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Here is what to expect following your second COVID-19 vaccine dose

Here is what to expect following your second COVID-19 vaccine dose

A Metro Vancouver doctor explains what you should expect following your second dose.
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