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Canada aims to double genomic surveillance for concerning variants

Canada aims to double genomic surveillance for concerning variants

VANCOUVER — A national agency leading a network of labs hunting for variants of COVID-19 is aiming to double its efforts across Canada as part of a global surveillance initiative to keep up with new strains that may become more prevalent.
SPCA seizes 40 animals 'in distress' from sled dog operation in B.C.

SPCA seizes 40 animals 'in distress' from sled dog operation in B.C.

SALMO, B.C. — The SPCA has seized 40 dogs from a sled dog operation in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia following a cruelty investigation.
B.C. records uptick in COVID-19 cases as officials issue reminder about precautions

B.C. records uptick in COVID-19 cases as officials issue reminder about precautions

VICTORIA — Health officials in British Columbia are reminding residents to follow public health orders and restrictions after a significant rise in cases from earlier this week. Provincial health officer Dr.
B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to trend downward.
B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to trend downward.
Coyote bites jogger on Stanley Park seawall

Coyote bites jogger on Stanley Park seawall

He suffered a bite to his right calf and was treated at a hospital.
Separate overdoses prompt police warning about lethal drugs in Surrey, B.C.

Separate overdoses prompt police warning about lethal drugs in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — RCMP are warning of lethal illicit drugs circulating in Surrey, B.C., after separate overdoses in a short time frame.
Sea to Sky man’s mother remembers him as a free spirit full of passion

Sea to Sky man’s mother remembers him as a free spirit full of passion

45-year-old Dave Henkel died in an avalanche on Saturday.
‘Legitimate’ questions raised about further delaying second vaccine doses: Ottawa

‘Legitimate’ questions raised about further delaying second vaccine doses: Ottawa

Officials also confirm weekly Pfizer shipments for final stretch of March
'Legitimate' questions raised about further delaying second vaccine doses: Ottawa

'Legitimate' questions raised about further delaying second vaccine doses: Ottawa

Officials also confirm weekly Pfizer shipments for final stretch of March