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New Tri-City COVID-19 cases remain elevated despite decline

New Tri-City COVID-19 cases remain elevated despite decline

After the Tri-Cities led a surge in coronavirus cases in recent weeks, large swaths of the Lower Mainland appear to be following suit.
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A push to give the 'family voice' real power in long-term care

A push to give the 'family voice' real power in long-term care

Informal councils, formed at facilities to advocate for residents, want true recognition and input.
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Henry apologizes for ‘communications’ over second-dose cancellations

Henry apologizes for ‘communications’ over second-dose cancellations

Cancellations unfolded after B.C. changed its vaccination strategy this week
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Health officials are closely monitoring 8,659 people for symptoms because of possible infections – the highest total in almost eight weeks.
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Want your vaccine shot? Please take a number

Want your vaccine shot? Please take a number

Special report: How to schedule more than four million vaccinations in B.C.
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B.C. casino operators unsure when they'll be able to reopen

B.C. casino operators unsure when they'll be able to reopen

Conversations with provincial health officer, WorkSafeBC and casino operators 'very positive'
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Port Coquitlam high school suspends in-person classes after variant found

Port Coquitlam high school suspends in-person classes after variant found

In a letter sent from the school to parents, the school's principal wrote a “significant number” of students and staff were told to self-isolate and “severe staffing constraints” would make it difficult to manage in-class instruction
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B.C. residents will not be able to select their preferred version of the COVID-19 vaccine

B.C. residents will not be able to select their preferred version of the COVID-19 vaccine

AstraZeneca was recently approved, but not recommended for 65 years and older
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Feds mull advancing vaccine timeline after new recommendations

Feds mull advancing vaccine timeline after new recommendations

National Advisory Committee on Immunization is now recommending provinces consider expanding interval between first and second doses
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Coquitlam T&T Supermarket hit with COVID-19 again

Coquitlam T&T Supermarket hit with COVID-19 again

A popular Asian grocery store at Coquitlam Centre has had a worker test positive for COVID-19.
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