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COVID cases increase in North Van, West Van

COVID cases increase in North Van, West Van

Number of coronavirus cases, being spread through small indoor gatherings, are highest since December on North Shore
Alcohol delivery from B.C. bars and restaurants here to stay

Alcohol delivery from B.C. bars and restaurants here to stay

This is the second temporary authorization government has made permanent.
B.C. man shares ordeal of trying to return home from Mexico

B.C. man shares ordeal of trying to return home from Mexico

Pfizer accelerates spring deliveries with 8.5m vaccine doses set to arrive in coming weeks

Pfizer accelerates spring deliveries with 8.5m vaccine doses set to arrive in coming weeks

About one million doses a week will arrive beginning in late March
New staff COVID-19 infections reported at stores across Metro Vancouver

New staff COVID-19 infections reported at stores across Metro Vancouver

New cases include multiple infected workers at a North Vancouver Superstore.
Changes to COVID relief programs welcomed in Whistler

Changes to COVID relief programs welcomed in Whistler

Extensions a ‘huge win,’ but more advocacy needed, says Whistler Chamber
Seniors 85 and older now eligible to book COVID vaccinations in North Van, West Van

Seniors 85 and older now eligible to book COVID vaccinations in North Van, West Van

After a rocky start this week to the vaccine call centre rollout, Vancouver Coastal Health is speeding up the vaccination schedule.
'Record' day for vaccine bookings following early stumbles

'Record' day for vaccine bookings following early stumbles

B.C. health minister blamed Telus earlier in the week for big bottlenecks for vaccine bookings
B.C. loosening restrictions on outdoor gatherings ahead of March break

B.C. loosening restrictions on outdoor gatherings ahead of March break

No changes to restrictions on indoor gatherings
B.C. has 4,912 active COVID-19 cases – the most in more than eight weeks

B.C. has 4,912 active COVID-19 cases – the most in more than eight weeks

March 11 marks the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic.