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B.C. delays return to school for K-12 students

B.C. delays return to school for K-12 students

Health officials say delayed start will give staff time to add additional protocols to reduce crowding
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B.C. reports 2,944 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths

B.C. reports 2,944 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths

193 people are in hospital across the province
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New report shows COVID-19 case rates rising once again across multiple Tri-City communities

New report shows COVID-19 case rates rising once again across multiple Tri-City communities

The more-contagious Omicron variant is also contributing to jumps in positivity rates, but it appears more people are getting vaccinated each week.
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I am double vaccinated and tested positive for COVID-19

I am double vaccinated and tested positive for COVID-19

Glacier Media video journalist Alanna Kelly shares her experience with the virus
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B.C. announces 1,785 new COVID-19 cases

B.C. announces 1,785 new COVID-19 cases

Province will provide a full update on Wednesday
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Five Tri-City schools reported possible COVID-19 exposures on last day of classes before winter break

Five Tri-City schools reported possible COVID-19 exposures on last day of classes before winter break

In total, 11 facilities across the region are still listed by Fraser Health as students and staff enter second and final week of the holidays.
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BCTF calls on province to implement more COVID-19 measures in schools

BCTF calls on province to implement more COVID-19 measures in schools

The union is recommending a number of actions, including setting up a rapid testing regime for students and staff
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The year of living cautiously: Our favourite photos from 2021

The year of living cautiously: Our favourite photos from 2021

In our second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we tried to get on with it as we emerged from lockdowns and found new ways of leading our lives safely.
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COVID-19 spike continues in B.C. as new case numbers remain elevated

COVID-19 spike continues in B.C. as new case numbers remain elevated

New daily record high on Saturday followed by two more days of 1,000-plus new infections
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Young people's FOMO may be fuelling feelings of social disconnection during COVID-19

Young people's FOMO may be fuelling feelings of social disconnection during COVID-19

Research suggests that an important question parents can consider with pre-teens and teens is: "What are you doing online and how is it making you feel?"
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