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Ban on indoor dining at B.C. restaurants officially extended through May long weekend

Ban on indoor dining at B.C. restaurants officially extended through May long weekend

As expected, the current restriction banning indoor dining at restaurants across British Columbia has been extended.
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B.C. lowering age range for AstraZeneca vaccine to 40+

B.C. lowering age range for AstraZeneca vaccine to 40+

The government is forecasting that it will start to see the positive impacts of the vaccine program on hospitalizations starting at the end of April.
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Federal budget earmarks $30b for childcare as pandemic exposes inequalities

Federal budget earmarks $30b for childcare as pandemic exposes inequalities

Canada's finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented the federal budget on Monday, revealing plans for $10-per-day childcare
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Opinion: Hesitant about the AstraZeneca vaccine? You really shouldn't be

Opinion: Hesitant about the AstraZeneca vaccine? You really shouldn't be

The benefits far outweigh the risks
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Opinion: Dr. Henry has used a 'lighter touch' than other provinces. Is that working?

Opinion: Dr. Henry has used a 'lighter touch' than other provinces. Is that working?

How has B.C. fared with three core COVID-19 principles?
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British Columbians over 18 can start registering for COVID-19 vaccinations this week

British Columbians over 18 can start registering for COVID-19 vaccinations this week

Appointment bookings have started for those in their 60s right now
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B.C. again sets records for COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU patients, active cases, new vaccinations

B.C. again sets records for COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU patients, active cases, new vaccinations

Number of people with variant-of-concern infections has declined by 48, to 212.
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Two West Van businesses temporarily closed due to workplace COVID

Two West Van businesses temporarily closed due to workplace COVID

Restaurant workers by far the most likely to contract COVID through work in Vancouver Coastal Health
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Henry sends mixed messages on outdoor gatherings ahead of hot weekend

Henry sends mixed messages on outdoor gatherings ahead of hot weekend

B.C. provincial health officer has left a public health order allowing up to 10 people to gather outside while stating, 'Even if we can see people outside of our household, we shouldn’t right now.'
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B.C. restaurants in layoff limbo

B.C. restaurants in layoff limbo

"COVID-19 has presented significant challenges for everyone in the restaurant industry."
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