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British Columbians could see 'safe six' by end of February: Henry

British Columbians could see 'safe six' by end of February: Henry

But that's all contingent on the spread of new coronavirus variants, which have doubled in the past week, and B.C.'s provincial health officer made no promises.
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B.C. extends restrictions on gatherings and events

B.C. extends restrictions on gatherings and events

Orders may be revisited if data shows a reduction in the spread of the COVID-19 virus
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Trudeau defends Canada tapping COVAX vaccine pool amid ongoing shortages

Trudeau defends Canada tapping COVAX vaccine pool amid ongoing shortages

Canada has been criticized for dipping into program meant to ensure equitable access for poorer countries
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Port Coquitlam school did ‘everything right' in COVID-19 cluster: teachers’ association

Port Coquitlam school did ‘everything right' in COVID-19 cluster: teachers’ association

Four classes at Minnekhada middle school are still isolating because of coronavirus cases while another Port Coquitlam middle school, Kwayhquitlum, has been flagged for COVID-19 for Jan. 27, 28
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What you need to know about B.C.'s new mandatory mask rules at schools

What you need to know about B.C.'s new mandatory mask rules at schools

Coquitlam school district has been given new guidelines for PE, masks, music, band and choir, here's how they will be carried out in the coming days as B.C. continues fight COVID-19
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Don't expect school closures as B.C. stares down COVID-19 variants

Don't expect school closures as B.C. stares down COVID-19 variants

Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside and Dr. Bonnie Henry say keeping schools open for in-class instruction remains a provincial priority because it's best for B.C.'s students
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Six more British Columbians die from COVID-19, as hospitalizations continue to fall

Six more British Columbians die from COVID-19, as hospitalizations continue to fall

There have not been as few people battling COVID-19 in B.C. hospitals since November 20.
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COVID taxation an ‘ad hoc, band-aid process,’ says accountant

COVID taxation an ‘ad hoc, band-aid process,’ says accountant

Complex regulations, documents “accountants have challenges to understand”
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Food festival aims to boost struggling Tri-City eateries

Food festival aims to boost struggling Tri-City eateries

The first-ever Taste of the Tri-Cities runs for five weeks, starting Feb. 15, with about 50 restaurants in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody taking part in the food festival.
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'It really increased the pressure on people': British Columbians impacted by disordered eating face challenges during COVID-19

'It really increased the pressure on people': British Columbians impacted by disordered eating face challenges during COVID-19

Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness Week is on now until Feb. 7
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