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Double amputee left homeless after discharge from Lions Gate Hospital

Double amputee left homeless after discharge from Lions Gate Hospital

North Van man says he was offered a stay in a shelter but no affordable housing that was wheelchair accessible
B.C. reports no new COVID-19 deaths, as second-doses outpace initial vaccinations

B.C. reports no new COVID-19 deaths, as second-doses outpace initial vaccinations

Number of those in ICU, at 57, is lower than at any time since November 20.
Ottawa to unveil plans for easing travel restrictions in coming weeks: PM

Ottawa to unveil plans for easing travel restrictions in coming weeks: PM

Only fully vaccinated Canadians to benefit from eased travel restrictions: PM
Health officials don’t expect AstraZeneca second doses to go to waste as rollout begins

Health officials don’t expect AstraZeneca second doses to go to waste as rollout begins

Pharmacies have begun contacting AstraZeneca recipients about their second doses
12 die in B.C. from COVID-19 on weekend, as new infections stay low

12 die in B.C. from COVID-19 on weekend, as new infections stay low

89,390 people received first doses of vaccine during the weekend; 57,521 others got second doses.
Here is when a B.C. pharmacist will contact you for your second AstraZeneca dose (CHART)

Here is when a B.C. pharmacist will contact you for your second AstraZeneca dose (CHART)

The chart shows you when you will be contacted by a community pharmacist.
Moderna asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-17

Moderna asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-17

Pfizer only COVID-19 vaccine approved for adolescents in Canada
More Vancouver-area grocery store workers report COVID-19 infections

More Vancouver-area grocery store workers report COVID-19 infections

New cases affecting seven workers at six Metro Vancouver grocery and drug stores.
Opinion: B.C. was absolutely right to keep schools open during COVID-19

Opinion: B.C. was absolutely right to keep schools open during COVID-19

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Daily COVID-19 rate increases on the North Shore

Daily COVID-19 rate increases on the North Shore

Overall, the spread of COVID-19 in the province continues to slow