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Public bathrooms to stay open later at some Tri-City parks

Public bathrooms to stay open later at some Tri-City parks

Public washrooms at Port Coquitlam parks are now open until 8 p.m. and, in Port Moody, the Rocky Point Park restroom will close at 9 p.m. starting on May 1.
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B.C. store bans anyone who has received COVID-19 vaccine

B.C. store bans anyone who has received COVID-19 vaccine

The Kelowna businessman made headlines earlier this year for posting a "no face masks allowed" sign.
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New Tri-Cities COVID-19 cases dip for the first time in a month

New Tri-Cities COVID-19 cases dip for the first time in a month

Last week, new weekly COVID-19 cases dropped 20% the previous week's record high of 514 cases, when the Tri-Cities recorded the second-highest number of new COVID-19 cases of any local health area in the province
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'You're fighting for air': COVID-19 patients have a message for you

'You're fighting for air': COVID-19 patients have a message for you

As COVID-19 numbers in B.C. continue to rise, people testing positive say they're concerned others aren't taking the virus seriously.
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Province plans random checks at ferry terminals for non-essential travel

Province plans random checks at ferry terminals for non-essential travel

Those who travel between health authorities for non-essential reasons will be fined, although the amount has not been disclosed.
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New B.C. travel restrictions will not separate Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions

New B.C. travel restrictions will not separate Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions

No roadblocks will be set up between the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record high, as new infections plateau

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record high, as new infections plateau

Number of those actively battling COVID-19 infections has fallen to the lowest number in two weeks.
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COVID-19 rapid testing could make for safer air travel: YVR study

COVID-19 rapid testing could make for safer air travel: YVR study

592 passengers on departing, domestic WestJet flights took part in the study
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Drive-thrus and drive-ins? Coquitlam revs up for summer parties

Drive-thrus and drive-ins? Coquitlam revs up for summer parties

Coquitlam residents will be able to hop in their cars for a drive-thru party on Canada Day — and park at a makeshift drive-in to see a live show in July — as part of the city’s summer celebrations.
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'Pertinent' data delays new recommendations for AstraZeneca use in Canada

'Pertinent' data delays new recommendations for AstraZeneca use in Canada

Committee cancelled media briefing earlier this week to review new data, says Canada's top doctor
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