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COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week

COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week

“We need and we want everyone, when they’re invited to do so, to get vaccinated,” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. “It’s important for influenza. It’s important for COVID-19.”
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Humpbacks vs. orcas: Intense whale chase caught on camera

Humpbacks vs. orcas: Intense whale chase caught on camera

The encounter lasted for about an hour.
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Kitty litter purchased by B.C. school district not for students who identify as cats

Kitty litter purchased by B.C. school district not for students who identify as cats

Conspiracy theory gaining traction on social media has no basis in fact — the litter is for actual traction in cold winter weather
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Watercolours and hot wax: Three exhibits open in Port Coquitlam

Watercolours and hot wax: Three exhibits open in Port Coquitlam

PORT COQUITLAM — Here's some of the exhibits around PoCo right now as the city also gears up to host a big art summit next month.
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Black B.C. teen awarded almost $28K for restaurant discrimination

Black B.C. teen awarded almost $28K for restaurant discrimination

Manager's heightened suspicion, scrutiny and monitoring consistent with persistent and harmful stereotypes, tribunal rules.
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Thief buzzes off with North Vancouver church's bees

Thief buzzes off with North Vancouver church's bees

Who steals bees? The congregation at St. Andrew's United Church would like that question answered after a sticky-fingered bandit stole their hive, bees and all
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Dance, drama and music: Port Coquitlam group pitches new arts fest

Dance, drama and music: Port Coquitlam group pitches new arts fest

PORT COQUITLAM — PoCo Arts Council is asking the city for $35,000 to stage a new arts festival throughout the city, including a gala to honour local artists and performers.
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Is another storm coming to Metro Vancouver? Here's what to know

Is another storm coming to Metro Vancouver? Here's what to know

Wet weather might dampen local soil, but it likely won't be as windy.
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Privacy rights for disabled B.C. transit riders questioned

Privacy rights for disabled B.C. transit riders questioned

HandyDART ridership rebounding from the pandemic and expected to grow with aging population.
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Fraser River pink salmon returns blow past forecast

Fraser River pink salmon returns blow past forecast

Odd-year pink salmon are crushing it, to the detriment of other species
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