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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.
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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.
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London Drugs rolling out additional AstraZeneca vaccines

London Drugs rolling out additional AstraZeneca vaccines

20 more locations will have vaccines available today
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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. 
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