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Canada’s first vaccine doses on track for delivery next week

Canada’s first vaccine doses on track for delivery next week

'This will move us forward on our whole timeline of vaccine rollout,' said Prime Minister Trudeau
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North Shore made up 14% of VCH COVID-19 cases, 29% of deaths

North Shore made up 14% of VCH COVID-19 cases, 29% of deaths

Vancouver residents make up 70 % of COVID-19 cases in health region, but outbreak among Whistler workers has spiked numbers there
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COVID-19 kills 11 more B.C. residents, as hospitalizations return to record level

COVID-19 kills 11 more B.C. residents, as hospitalizations return to record level

Health officials monitoring a record 10,957 people after known exposure to infected individuals
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9 North Shore schools post recent COVID-19 exposures

9 North Shore schools post recent COVID-19 exposures

Nine North Shore schools have reported recent exposures to students or staff who have tested positive for COVID-19. Families of students at both North Vancouver and West Vancouver schools have received recent notices.
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Adult sports suspended, youth sports scaled back in latest B.C. health order

Adult sports suspended, youth sports scaled back in latest B.C. health order

No games allowed under latest regulations aimed at slowing spread of COVID-19
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B.C. readies for 'Operation Immunize' as COVID-19 cases continue to mount

B.C. readies for 'Operation Immunize' as COVID-19 cases continue to mount

There were 694 new cases identified in the past 24 hours
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Virtual Santa offering COVID-safe sessions to children across Canada

Virtual Santa offering COVID-safe sessions to children across Canada

North Vancouver woman helps connect Santa with the masses
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Can British Columbians travel for Christmas?

Can British Columbians travel for Christmas?

'I cannot stop you by an order of getting into a car or going onto a plane. But I’m asking, in the strongest of terms, for us to stay put,' says Henry.
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Snowboarder breaks quarantine in attempt to shred at Whistler

Snowboarder breaks quarantine in attempt to shred at Whistler

West Van police order a quick 180
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Dr. Henry makes masks mandatory in all indoor retail locations

Dr. Henry makes masks mandatory in all indoor retail locations

B.C.'s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has leveraged the Emergency Act to mandate all staff and customers wear masks at indoor retail outlets.
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