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COVID cases continue to drop as North Shore 'bending the curve'

COVID cases continue to drop as North Shore 'bending the curve'

Detailed information shows rates of infection higher in part of West Van in the last week; between 40 and 60 per cent of North Shore adults have received first dose of vaccine
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B.C. sees lower active COVID-19 infections for 13th straight update

B.C. sees lower active COVID-19 infections for 13th straight update

600 new COVID-19 cases identified, while 423 people are treated in hospital – 141 of those in ICU.
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Unpaid COVID-19 fines will now lead to driver's licence denial

Unpaid COVID-19 fines will now lead to driver's licence denial

The "refuse to issue" will apply to all outstanding fines issued and will be applied retroactively.
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These new maps show which B.C. communities are COVID-19 hot spots

These new maps show which B.C. communities are COVID-19 hot spots

So far, the maps have only shown COVID-19 'hot spots' in local health areas, rather than at the community health service area level.
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App for seniors created in Metro Vancouver finds national success amid COVID-19 pandemic

App for seniors created in Metro Vancouver finds national success amid COVID-19 pandemic

Stayhome-Living allows seniors to stay connected, active and entertained through an easy to use and free app
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‘30-somethings, it’s your time’: People 30+ in B.C. can book COVID-19 vaccinations

‘30-somethings, it’s your time’: People 30+ in B.C. can book COVID-19 vaccinations

Vancouver residents aged 36-39 were being contacted for bookings starting Tuesday
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COVID-19 vaccinations hit daily record in B.C. as new infections keep falling

COVID-19 vaccinations hit daily record in B.C. as new infections keep falling

Two more people die from COVID-19 in B.C., raising the province's death toll to 1,624
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Variants could toss curveball at pandemic recovery

Variants could toss curveball at pandemic recovery

Travel restrictions for British Columbians are likely to loosen this summer
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COVID-19: B.C. to release maps that show hot spots at community level

COVID-19: B.C. to release maps that show hot spots at community level

So far, the maps have only shown COVID-19 'hot spots' in local health areas, rather than at the community health service area level. 
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B.C. introduces sick-pay legislation

B.C. introduces sick-pay legislation

Legislation is meant to bridge gap to federal support
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