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'We are not safe,’ agree Coquitlam teachers in call for school mask mandate

'We are not safe,’ agree Coquitlam teachers in call for school mask mandate

Teachers and a Dr. Charles Best parent support the Surrey Teachers Association’s call for full-time masks and fewer students in schools to prevent spread of COVID-19
B.C. deficit expected to hit $13.6 billion as pandemic costs mount

B.C. deficit expected to hit $13.6 billion as pandemic costs mount

Continuing COVID-19 response measures will add another $851 million in debt
B.C. has deadliest week so far in pandemic with 133 COVID-19 deaths

B.C. has deadliest week so far in pandemic with 133 COVID-19 deaths

640 new cases were identified overnight, while hospitalizations stay at a record level
Another Coquitlam Superstore worker tests positive for COVID-19

Another Coquitlam Superstore worker tests positive for COVID-19

This is at least the second time the Westwood Mall Real Canadian Superstore has been hit with COVID-19
Two Port Coquitlam high schools flagged for multiple COVID-19 exposures

Two Port Coquitlam high schools flagged for multiple COVID-19 exposures

Fraser Health listed coronavirus exposures at Terry Fox secondary on Dec. 8, 9, 10 and 11, and at the B.C. Christian Academy Dec. 8, 9 and 10
B.C.’s first COVID-19 vaccinations set to begin Tuesday

B.C.’s first COVID-19 vaccinations set to begin Tuesday

Health-care workers are on the top of the priority list for getting the vaccine
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. pass 10,000 for the first time

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. pass 10,000 for the first time

There were 2,146 new COVID-19 cases detected and 49 more deaths in B.C. in the past three days
Man slapped with $230 fine for refusing to wear a mask at a Coquitlam library

Man slapped with $230 fine for refusing to wear a mask at a Coquitlam library

Coquitlam RCMP issue fine and escort man out of the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library after he refuses to wear a mask — one of many calls police are handling as B.C. residents grapple with provincial health orders in place to battle COVID-19
Now it's 15 as five more schools hit with COVID-19 exposures in Coquitlam, Anmore

Now it's 15 as five more schools hit with COVID-19 exposures in Coquitlam, Anmore

On Monday, Dec. 14, Fraser Health has reported five additional schools with COVID-19 exposures as the region continues to battle coronavirus and schools plan for winter break
Opinion: 'Loopholers' need to stop trying to skirt B.C. COVID-19 rules

Opinion: 'Loopholers' need to stop trying to skirt B.C. COVID-19 rules

There is worry the post-Christmas period will see a surge in cases