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Three Vancouver-area prisons report 66 active COVID-19 cases

Three Vancouver-area prisons report 66 active COVID-19 cases

Surrey, Port Coquitlam and Maple Ridge facilities hit hard by virus
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'The demand for what we do skyrocketed': child hunger issue worsened by pandemic, says B.C. charity

'The demand for what we do skyrocketed': child hunger issue worsened by pandemic, says B.C. charity

Backpack Buddies organization helps fill ‘weekend hunger gap’ throughout Lower Mainland and beyond
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Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health has also declared an outbreak at a B.C. jail, where 20 individuals in custody have tested positive for the virus.
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B.C. records nine new COVID-19 deaths as pandemic slogs on

B.C. records nine new COVID-19 deaths as pandemic slogs on

Province has fewest number of people under active health monitoring since early November
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'Do not make plans,' warns Henry in plea to stem Family Day travel

'Do not make plans,' warns Henry in plea to stem Family Day travel

B.C.'s top doc says travel should remain essential, with a focus on staying local, until at least the summer
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Critics demand release of long-delayed care-home COVID report

Critics demand release of long-delayed care-home COVID report

Consultant had information as second wave began, communications already criticized
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9 dead, 70 infected at active COVID-19 outbreaks in the Tri-Cities

9 dead, 70 infected at active COVID-19 outbreaks in the Tri-Cities

Despite widespread vaccinations, 9 deaths and 70 infections reported at active long-term care outbreaks in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody
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Fully relaxing COVID-19 measures in B.C. still a ways away

Fully relaxing COVID-19 measures in B.C. still a ways away

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Everything you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines in B.C.

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines in B.C.

When? Where? How? We answer all your questions.
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'Clinically extremely vulnerable': Are you first in line to get vaccinated in B.C.?

'Clinically extremely vulnerable': Are you first in line to get vaccinated in B.C.?

Who does that include? It turns out to be a fairly comprehensive list. 
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