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Restaurant association calls for security-cost help as vaccine passport looms

Restaurant association calls for security-cost help as vaccine passport looms

The province's new proof-of-vaccination program launches Sept. 13.
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Tri-Cities record 187 COVID-19 local-area cases — the second-highest weekly count in Fraser Health

Tri-Cities record 187 COVID-19 local-area cases — the second-highest weekly count in Fraser Health

Week-over-week infections jumped 25% despite the region holding a collective 80% double-vaccination average; today (Sept. 3) is the last day for vaccines at Poirier Forum.
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Vaccine passports will exclude thousands of vaccinated British Columbians, claim community groups

Vaccine passports will exclude thousands of vaccinated British Columbians, claim community groups

Lack of cellphone, identification or proper immigration status are barriers advocacy groups say will shut out thousands of British Columbians from proving they have been vaccinated.
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Six more COVID-19 deaths push death toll in B.C. to 1,824

Six more COVID-19 deaths push death toll in B.C. to 1,824

The six deaths is the highest single-day COVID-19 death total since May.
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New restrictions hit B.C.'s north amid spike in COVID cases

New restrictions hit B.C.'s north amid spike in COVID cases

Restrictions go into effect after Labour Day.
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New data says Tri-Cities hold an 80% average for second COVID-19 vaccine doses

New data says Tri-Cities hold an 80% average for second COVID-19 vaccine doses

Eligible residents aged 12 and older are still boosting double-vaccination numbers; Port Coquitlam the only surveillance neighbourhood on outside looking in.
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What employers should know about vaccine mandates

What employers should know about vaccine mandates

Most Canadian businesses want mandatory vaccinations — but is that requirement practical?
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. highest since early June

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. highest since early June

Two more COVID-19 deaths in B.C. raise province's pandemic death toll to 1,818.
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Nearly 200 travellers to Canada used suspected fake COVID-19 tests

Nearly 200 travellers to Canada used suspected fake COVID-19 tests

And nine travellers to Canada have used suspected fake proof of vaccination 🤯
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What risk does the Delta variant pose for children in B.C. schools?

What risk does the Delta variant pose for children in B.C. schools?

Dr. Bonnie Henry and a doctor at BC Children's hospital weigh in.
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