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Tofino, B.C., hospital the latest to declare a COVID-19 outbreak

Tofino, B.C., hospital the latest to declare a COVID-19 outbreak

VICTORIA — Tofino General Hospital on Vancouver Island has joined the list of 19 acute care, long-term care or assisted-living facilities in B.C. with a COVID-19 outbreak.
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British Columbia spends $132 million on treatment services

British Columbia spends $132 million on treatment services

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government says a $132-million program that adds staff, beds and services across the province seeks to help people who require substance-use treatment and recovery care.
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Canada’s continued use of solitary confinement is torture: BCCLA

Canada’s continued use of solitary confinement is torture: BCCLA

Civil liberties group again files suit against federal government to end practice
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B.C. ready to vaccinate thousands of children when Health Canada gives OK: top doctor

B.C. ready to vaccinate thousands of children when Health Canada gives OK: top doctor

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's top doctor has issued an order requiring children five and older to wear masks in public spaces, expanding a mandate for those aged 12 and up as the province prepares to vaccinate younger kids pending Health Canada appr
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Vancouver park that was a homeless encampment reopens to the public

Vancouver park that was a homeless encampment reopens to the public

VANCOUVER — The site of a former homeless camp in Vancouver reopened Tuesday for its original use.
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Unlicensed lawyer for B.C. car sales regulator receives court ban

Unlicensed lawyer for B.C. car sales regulator receives court ban

Loraine Lee, formerly of the Vehicle Sales Authority of B.C., now has a court order against her to prevent her from practicing law and identifying herself as a lawyer
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Vancouver medical project using robots for virtual visits in long-term care (VIDEO)

Vancouver medical project using robots for virtual visits in long-term care (VIDEO)

Ten prototypes are being used around the city.
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2,000 care home staff placed on unpaid leave as B.C.'s worker vaccine mandate goes into effect

2,000 care home staff placed on unpaid leave as B.C.'s worker vaccine mandate goes into effect

Province now preparing a more broad mandate for all health-care workers.
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COVID-19: Public mask mandates extended to kids five and up

COVID-19: Public mask mandates extended to kids five and up

Measure comes as K-12 students also required to wear masks in classroom
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Vancouver police seek witnesses to hit and run which left man with serious head injury

Vancouver police seek witnesses to hit and run which left man with serious head injury

Vancouver police believe the suspect’s vehicle is either a black pick-up truck or black SUV
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