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Port Coquitlam seniors home outbreaks surge to 42 cases, 3 deaths

Port Coquitlam seniors home outbreaks surge to 42 cases, 3 deaths

10 of those cases are currently active
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You can get slapped with a $150 fine for not wearing a mask on Vancouver transit

You can get slapped with a $150 fine for not wearing a mask on Vancouver transit

'Okay, we've taken the time to educate the public it's now time to step it up to enforcement.'
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Port Moody to investigate overnight mat program for homeless

Port Moody to investigate overnight mat program for homeless

Council wants staff to shift focus from daytime warming shelter at Kyle Centre.
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$230 fine revealed for violating mask rules as COVID-19 cases spike again

$230 fine revealed for violating mask rules as COVID-19 cases spike again

British Columbia health ­officials reported a dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as the province introduced a $230 fine for not wearing a mask in indoor public spaces.
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Santa ships will shine brightly this COVID Christmas

Annual flotilla of brightly decorated boats is still a go even as other holiday events are put on hold.
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Port Moody cancels some programs again after latest health orders

Port Moody cancels some programs again after latest health orders

Yoga, Zumba and barre among programs affected.
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Like a 'death sentence': Coquitlam seniors home outbreak marks 48 cases

Like a 'death sentence': Coquitlam seniors home outbreak marks 48 cases

Families who only yesterday saw hope in new rapid tests have hopes scuttled after the provincial health officer says they've shown to be least effective when they're needed most.
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Burnaby researchers study best way to prevent big COVID outbreak at schools

Burnaby researchers study best way to prevent big COVID outbreak at schools

Reducing community transmission, proactively pool-testing students and gathering more detailed information about school exposures would be the best ways to prevent large COVID outbreaks in schools, according to a pair of SFU researchers who also happ
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B.C. seeing significantly fewer influenza cases so far this season

B.C. seeing significantly fewer influenza cases so far this season

While much of the public’s attention is focused on the COVID-19 virus, health officials in B.C. are also on the lookout for influenza.
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Park in Coquitlam City Centre for free — for 30 minutes

Park in Coquitlam City Centre for free — for 30 minutes

Starting Dec. 15, commuters can park for free in City Centre, for half an hour, as part of the city of Coquitlam's pandemic recovery plan for residents, businesses and non-profit groups.
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