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B.C. increases penalty for attending gatherings and events—from $230 to $575

B.C. increases penalty for attending gatherings and events—from $230 to $575

The current fine for those who organize or host a banned event remains the same at $2,300.
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COVID case counts remain high on North Shore

COVID case counts remain high on North Shore

COVID cases in North Van, West Van continue to creep up; Whistler cases spike again
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B.C.'s active COVID-19 case count highest in months, as new vaccinations hit record high

B.C.'s active COVID-19 case count highest in months, as new vaccinations hit record high

Only three seniors' homes in the province now have active outbreaks.
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What you need to know about B.C.'s loosened outdoor religious gatherings

What you need to know about B.C.'s loosened outdoor religious gatherings

From crowd size to singing and social distancing, B.C.'s new loosened restrictions on outdoor religious services come with a number of caveats — here's what worshipers (and everyone else) need to know.
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B.C. taps 1,400 laid-off tourism workers for non-clinical work at vaccination centres

B.C. taps 1,400 laid-off tourism workers for non-clinical work at vaccination centres

Air Canada, WestJet among 14 companies entering partnership
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Pandemic's psychological toll likely to soon lift

Pandemic's psychological toll likely to soon lift

Most people underestimate their resiliency, UBC psychology professor says
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Your COVID vaccine questions answered

Your COVID vaccine questions answered

Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, deputy chief medical health officer for Vancouver Coastal Health, answers questions from the public about COVID vaccinations
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B.C. vaccine stockpile grows as province clarifies vaccination process for vulnerable people

B.C. vaccine stockpile grows as province clarifies vaccination process for vulnerable people

B.C. has administered 557,508 out of the 736,460 doses of vaccine that it has received from the federal government, meaning it has 178,952 doses on hand, according to its COVID-19 dashboard.
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B.C.-made trays keep COVID-19 vaccine vials cold and safe during transport

B.C.-made trays keep COVID-19 vaccine vials cold and safe during transport

So far, 450 trays have been sent out for use on Vancouver Island and elsewhere in the province.
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B.C. expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for high-risk individuals with existing medical conditions

B.C. expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for high-risk individuals with existing medical conditions

People who are at increased risk from COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions are being prioritized.
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