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Feds offer roadmap to provinces for easing COVID-19 restrictions

Feds offer roadmap to provinces for easing COVID-19 restrictions

B.C. expected to unveil own plan at the end of May
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Will B.C. soon change mask mandate as vaccination rate increases?

Will B.C. soon change mask mandate as vaccination rate increases?

Henry addressed B.C.'s mask mandate, including if we'll soon drop the requirement like in the U.S.
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As of Sunday night, all adults in B.C. can book a vaccine appointment

As of Sunday night, all adults in B.C. can book a vaccine appointment

Dr. Bonnie Henry said they'll have more information next week about expanding the vaccine rollout to those 12 and older.
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Single vaccine dose proving effective lowering COVID-19 rates in communities: Henry

Single vaccine dose proving effective lowering COVID-19 rates in communities: Henry

B.C.'s top doctor cautions risk of developing an infection doesn't completely dissipate after one dose
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to four-week low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to four-week low

Province records second case of a vaccinated person getting a blood clot.
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Tantra art series in Port Moody honours cousin lost to COVID-19

Tantra art series in Port Moody honours cousin lost to COVID-19

Surrey artist Sanjoy Das will open his new solo show on May 20 at PoMoArts; the series is a tribute to his late cousin in India, who died from COVID-19 last year.
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Virtual road trip to southern U.S. leads to scholarship win, solo show in Port Moody

Virtual road trip to southern U.S. leads to scholarship win, solo show in Port Moody

Nicole Ponsart, a Dr. Charles Best secondary graduate, is one of two winners of the 2021 Kwi Am Choi Scholarship through PoMoArts. The Port Moody arts hub will show Ponsart's first solo exhibit starting May 20.
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COVID-19 public exposure warnings issued for Metro Vancouver dance competitions

COVID-19 public exposure warnings issued for Metro Vancouver dance competitions

The exposures took place at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel and the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre last week
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B.C. sees lower active COVID-19 infections for 13th straight update

B.C. sees lower active COVID-19 infections for 13th straight update

600 new COVID-19 cases identified, while 423 people are treated in hospital – 141 of those in ICU.
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Maps give a colourful but not very detailed picture of COVID-19 shots, cases in the Tri-Cities

Maps give a colourful but not very detailed picture of COVID-19 shots, cases in the Tri-Cities

New maps show Tri-Cities's cases are down and vaccination is high among people 55 and older, but details for specific cities lacking
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