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Updated: School start delayed for B.C. students: Minister of Education

Updated: School start delayed for B.C. students: Minister of Education

Students are unlikely to be heading back to school on Sept. 8, despite what was previously announced by the B.C. government.
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Immuno-compromised Tri-City support workers warned to seek ‘special accommodations’ now

Immuno-compromised Tri-City support workers warned to seek ‘special accommodations’ now

The workers’ CUPE union says support workers who transition between learning groups will be required to wear personal protective equipment and remain physically distant to avoid bursting the bubble.
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Mask-wearing loophole on flights closed by Transport Canada

Mask-wearing loophole on flights closed by Transport Canada

A loophole that may have allowed some air passengers to avoid wearing a face covering during their flight has been closed, after Transport Canada updated a COVID-19 travel order.
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Masks for kids recommended when physical distancing isn't possible, says Coquitlam MD

Masks for kids recommended when physical distancing isn't possible, says Coquitlam MD

As president of the Doctors of BC, Ross is backing the provincial back to school plan, noting low numbers of cases, physical distancing, hand hygiene and masks will be key to keeping kids safe as bubbles expand
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Salmonella-contaminated onion recall expands to include salsas, salads, and more sold in B.C.

Salmonella-contaminated onion recall expands to include salsas, salads, and more sold in B.C.

If you have anything with onions in it, make sure you know where those onions came from
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A massive party bus with dozens of passengers tried to enter a Downtown Vancouver bar

A massive party bus with dozens of passengers tried to enter a Downtown Vancouver bar

"Take your rolling penthouse party somewhere else."
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Dr. Henry offers more details about B.C.'s 'innovative' back to school plan

Dr. Henry offers more details about B.C.'s 'innovative' back to school plan

"Schools will look different."
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Swimmer has close encounter with orca whales off West Van (with VIDEO)

Swimmer has close encounter with orca whales off West Van (with VIDEO)

A long-distance swimmer from North Vancouver had a very close encounter with a pod of orca whales off West Vancouver’s Batchelor Bay Sunday morning.
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'Wacky' summer on the water: COVID ups the volume and safety concerns near Deep Cove

'Wacky' summer on the water: COVID ups the volume and safety concerns near Deep Cove

People are taking 'anything that floats' to North Vancouver's pristine waters
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‘Nervous’ parents will get answers soon— SD43 board chair

‘Nervous’ parents will get answers soon— SD43 board chair

Small classes will make it easier to keep track of cohorts and prevent COVID-19 transmission when school resumes in September, board chair
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