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B.C. reports first case of South African COVID-19 strain, four now from the U.K.

B.C. reports first case of South African COVID-19 strain, four now from the U.K.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer expressed concern as she reported the first South African strain of COVID-19 uncovered in the province. Dr.
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First South African COVID-19 variant found in B.C.

First South African COVID-19 variant found in B.C.

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has identified the province’s first case of the South African variant of the coronavirus, announced provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry Thursday.
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Rise in house and chimney fires on Bowen Island in 2020 may be related to pandemic

Rise in house and chimney fires on Bowen Island in 2020 may be related to pandemic

Fire chief Aaron Hanen recommends regular chimney cleaning and inspections as well as ensuring islanders are burning dry, seasoned wood in their fireplaces and wood stoves
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‘It explains about where we came from’: Prince George astronomer discovers 94 supernovas

‘It explains about where we came from’: Prince George astronomer discovers 94 supernovas

Malhar Kendurkar is the first Canadian to discover that many supernovas in one year
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Effort to do away with 'my lord,' 'my lady' in B.C. courtrooms gains momentum

Effort to do away with 'my lord,' 'my lady' in B.C. courtrooms gains momentum

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Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to lowest total in almost 10 weeks

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to lowest total in almost 10 weeks

536 people detected with virus in the past day in B.C., while seven seniors die
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Daily COVID-19 vaccinations jump as more doses arrive in B.C.

Daily COVID-19 vaccinations jump as more doses arrive in B.C.

Province vaccinates 6,315 people in one day
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Judge says B.C. health orders 'not clear' in child custody decision

Judge says B.C. health orders 'not clear' in child custody decision

Judge considered the health orders to determine the outcome
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B.C. tree that inspired award-winning author Joy Kogawa damaged by windstorm

B.C. tree that inspired award-winning author Joy Kogawa damaged by windstorm

VANCOUVER — A cherry tree that inspired award-winning Canadian author Joy Kogawa has been damaged in a fierce windstorm that swept across southern British Columbia.
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Province invests $25 million in Prince Rupert port

Province invests $25 million in Prince Rupert port

Container transloading capacity expected to jump by 400,000 TEUs annually.
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