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Opinion: The death of caremongering: Canadians are tired and most believe getting COVID-19 is inevitable

Opinion: The death of caremongering: Canadians are tired and most believe getting COVID-19 is inevitable

After Premier Doug Ford announced “positive news,” I think about the widening inequality in our province, who the news is “positive” for and the death of caremongering.
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B.C.'s COVID-19 daily death toll highest in more than a year

B.C.'s COVID-19 daily death toll highest in more than a year

21 deaths is the highest total announced for a single day since December 25, 2020.
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Almost 60% of Tri-City kids have received a first vaccine against COVID-19 — third highest in Fraser Health

Almost 60% of Tri-City kids have received a first vaccine against COVID-19 — third highest in Fraser Health

More eligible residents 12 and up also appear to be getting booster doses against the virus, according to the latest data.
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Nine new coronaviruses found by UBC-led research team

Nine new coronaviruses found by UBC-led research team

A 32-year-old UBC postdoc led a team of researchers that discovered nine new species of coronavirus and 132,000 RNA viruses.
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'We have adjusted our approach': Six new COVID-19 cases detected at Coquitlam retirement home

'We have adjusted our approach': Six new COVID-19 cases detected at Coquitlam retirement home

Fraser Health says its balancing resident well-being with transmission mitigation at the site of the Tri-Cities' deadliest outbreak during the pandemic.
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High school athletes in Tri-Cities still waiting word on tournament play

High school athletes in Tri-Cities still waiting word on tournament play

Student athletes and coaches will have to wait a little longer to see if they can resume tournament play.
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Vancouver man creates free app to show B.C. Vaccine Card and ID in one touch

Vancouver man creates free app to show B.C. Vaccine Card and ID in one touch

The days of fumbling for your vaccine pass and driver's licence are over!
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B.C. announces 1,446 new COVID-19 cases

B.C. announces 1,446 new COVID-19 cases

No new outbreaks have been declared at healthcare facilities.
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Locals say drugstores are price gouging COVID-19 rapid tests. B.C. health officials weigh in

Locals say drugstores are price gouging COVID-19 rapid tests. B.C. health officials weigh in

Is over $125 too much to pay for five testing kits?
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B.C. youth sports tournament to restart Feb. 1

B.C. youth sports tournament to restart Feb. 1

B.C. reported 6,931,175 rapid tests to date, said health minister Adrian Dix
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