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B.C. sets record for number of people in intensive care units with COVID-19

B.C. sets record for number of people in intensive care units with COVID-19

Number of cases of the Brazilian variant P.1 are exploding.
City fast-tracks patio, outdoor space permits for Coquitlam businesses

City fast-tracks patio, outdoor space permits for Coquitlam businesses

Coquitlam is encouraging more businesses to make use of their outdoor spaces as the weather warms up.
London Drugs rolling out additional AstraZeneca vaccines

London Drugs rolling out additional AstraZeneca vaccines

20 more locations will have vaccines available today
Online COVID-19 vaccine registration rolling out in B.C.

Online COVID-19 vaccine registration rolling out in B.C.

Registration by phone will also be available seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in 140 different languages.
Restaurants defying public health orders are 'selfish, arrogant and irresponsible': restaurant association

Restaurants defying public health orders are 'selfish, arrogant and irresponsible': restaurant association

The president of the British Columbian Restaurant and Foodservices Association says "there is no place for this type of complete disregard," following the actions of a Vancouver restaurant owner who defied B.C.'s indoor dining ban.
Opinion: More young people landing in B.C. ICUs due to COVID-19

Opinion: More young people landing in B.C. ICUs due to COVID-19

Comments by 'Premier Dad' were unfortunate but highlighted growing problem
4 more Metro Vancouver McDonald's locations report staff COVID-19 cases

4 more Metro Vancouver McDonald's locations report staff COVID-19 cases

Of the 8 McDonald's employee cases in B.C., 6 are in the Lower Mainland.
Ribbons on giant tree cheer frontline workers in this Port Coquitlam neighbourhood

Ribbons on giant tree cheer frontline workers in this Port Coquitlam neighbourhood

Residents encouraged to tie ribbons to a tall tree to brighten the neighbourhood for frontline workers doing their difficult jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic
B.C. sets record for new COVID-19 cases on April 2, and again April 3

B.C. sets record for new COVID-19 cases on April 2, and again April 3

Province also sets records for new daily vaccinations in past two days.
What to say to the friend, relative, or neighbour who is vaccine-hesitant?

What to say to the friend, relative, or neighbour who is vaccine-hesitant?

UVIC prof breaks down why some people believe conspiracy theories around the COVID-19 vaccine.