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'Pandemic of the unvaccinated': Case rates 10 times higher among unvaccinated British Columbians

'Pandemic of the unvaccinated': Case rates 10 times higher among unvaccinated British Columbians

There are now 176 people hospitalized with the virus in B.C. and 91 people in intensive care.
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Coma, hospitalization convinced vaccine-hesitant B.C. man to get jab

Coma, hospitalization convinced vaccine-hesitant B.C. man to get jab

Dave Garcia says the ordeal was a wake-up call for him and his family.
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Businesses blast B.C.'s COVID-19 consultation record

Businesses blast B.C.'s COVID-19 consultation record

Late August mask mandate is the latest surprise for business groups in the province.
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COVID-19 cases decline, but serious infections rise in B.C.

COVID-19 cases decline, but serious infections rise in B.C.

Unvaccinated people continue to drive infections and hospitalizations.
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Vaccine passports: Expert says B.C. should be 'on standby to get hacked'

Vaccine passports: Expert says B.C. should be 'on standby to get hacked'

Expert warning comes after hackers targeted Quebec's systems.
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Capilano University to require vaccines or COVID tests

Capilano University to require vaccines or COVID tests

Post-secondary schools in B.C. recently given option for vaccine/testing mandates
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New and serious COVID-19 cases rise across B.C.

New and serious COVID-19 cases rise across B.C.

New cases, hospitalizations and ICU patient counts hit new months-high levels August 27.
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North Shore residents overwhelmingly support vaccine passports: poll

North Shore residents overwhelmingly support vaccine passports: poll

Only 14 per cent oppose mandatory vaccination for access to non-essential businesses like restaurants and gyms
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Here's where to find pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on the North Shore

Here's where to find pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on the North Shore

There's going to be a vaccine pop-up clinic at Ambleside Artisan Farmers’ Market on Sunday, Aug. 29. Plus more pop-up clinics in September 💉
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Businesses that resist vaccine passport program could be forced to close: B.C. government

Businesses that resist vaccine passport program could be forced to close: B.C. government

More details about the program will be released before Sept. 13.
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