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B.C. records 820 new COVID-19 cases, nine deaths

B.C. records 820 new COVID-19 cases, nine deaths

ICU patient totals rise in the 11th straight B.C. COVID-19 data update
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Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients fill B.C. ICU wards

Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients fill B.C. ICU wards

Of the 130 people now in intensive care units at B.C. hospitals, 111 are unvaccinated. 774 new cases
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More than 1.1M B.C. vaccine cards distributed since Tuesday

More than 1.1M B.C. vaccine cards distributed since Tuesday

Vaccination certificates go into effect next week.
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Here's why you shouldn't share your BC Vaccine Card QR code online

Here's why you shouldn't share your BC Vaccine Card QR code online

Just don't do it.
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North Shore records 107 new COVID cases

North Shore records 107 new COVID cases

Number of new cases remains over 100 for second week in a row
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COVID-19 metrics in B.C. keep rising, but no new deaths

COVID-19 metrics in B.C. keep rising, but no new deaths

Hospitalizations and ICU patient counts up to new highs since May.
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Editorial: Anti-vax campaign protesters show ugly political undercurrent

Editorial: Anti-vax campaign protesters show ugly political undercurrent

Mob mentality of anti-vaccination crowd has echoes of U.S.A. events
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North Shore parents criticize lack of transparency on school COVID cases

North Shore parents criticize lack of transparency on school COVID cases

No notices will go out to families on individual cases of COVID-19 in classes, says Dr. Bonnie Henry. Parents will still be informed about outbreaks, she says
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Restaurants game for vaccine passport program, but wary of added cost

Restaurants game for vaccine passport program, but wary of added cost

A Victoria pub owner says it could cost up to $2,450 a week in wages to hire security staff to handle vaccine screening.
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New school year brings more activities for students, but concerns remain over COVID

New school year brings more activities for students, but concerns remain over COVID

One of the big questions going into this year is about events such as assemblies, according to the Greater Victoria Teachers' Association.
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