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Letter: Dr. Henry seems content with B.C. being last with rapid tests

Letter: Dr. Henry seems content with B.C. being last with rapid tests

A reader says science is being ignored
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Border restrictions tighten again, Ottawa orders PCR tests for trips less than 72 hours

Border restrictions tighten again, Ottawa orders PCR tests for trips less than 72 hours

New rules go into effect Dec. 21
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Opinion: I’m tired of having to beg to get a COVID-19 booster – get on with it

Opinion: I’m tired of having to beg to get a COVID-19 booster – get on with it

As cases skyrocket again, people want their third doses
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Premier advises against non-essential international travel over the holidays

Premier advises against non-essential international travel over the holidays

Because of restrictions prompted by the spread of the Omicron variant, international travellers could find themselves stranded, the federal government said.
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B.C. detects 753 new COVID-19 cases in past day

B.C. detects 753 new COVID-19 cases in past day

Daily case count in the province is double what it was earlier this week.
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Turning away unvaccinated workers will erode HandyDART service 'drastically,' says union

Turning away unvaccinated workers will erode HandyDART service 'drastically,' says union

Over 30 HandyDART workers will be given unpaid leave starting Dec. 21, when a TransLink mandatory vaccination policy goes into effect. Some worry it will compound a worker shortage and threaten to reduce service.
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Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Check your cabinets!
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Up and down: Tri-Cities back on the decline with 18% decrease in weekly COVID-19 local cases

Up and down: Tri-Cities back on the decline with 18% decrease in weekly COVID-19 local cases

The BCCDC has recorded consistently fluctuating numbers in the region over the last five weeks.
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Coquitlam families alerted to COVID-19 exposure at children's swim club

Coquitlam families alerted to COVID-19 exposure at children's swim club

Families with children attending a Sharks' swim club practice on Dec. 8 have been notified of a possible COVID-19 exposure with advice to either self-isolate or monitor for symptoms depending on their vaccine status
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Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Canada has just implemented a new travel advisory. However, there are several other updates to consider.
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