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COVID’s arrival caught B.C. deeply unprepared, documents show

COVID’s arrival caught B.C. deeply unprepared, documents show

Provincial government overwhelmed by PPE shortage and pandemic supply-chain chaos in 2020, briefing notes reveal.
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What about those Pfizer vaccine '9 pages'?

What about those Pfizer vaccine '9 pages'?

Not so much the smoking gun against the COVID-19 vaccine they are made out to be in some corners of the internet. 
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CMHA, UBC research found majority of people have ongoing COVID concerns

CMHA, UBC research found majority of people have ongoing COVID concerns

“We’re seeing the signs of chronic stress on the population,” said Margaret Eaton, National CEO of CMHA.
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Opinion: 'Drop everything': Remembering the COVID-19 call that changed everything

Opinion: 'Drop everything': Remembering the COVID-19 call that changed everything

Cautious optimism that we're coming out of the pandemic.
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B.C. ICUs have fewest COVID-19 patients in seven months

B.C. ICUs have fewest COVID-19 patients in seven months

Three more deaths raise B.C.'s pandemic death toll to 2,935
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North Shore residents still concerned about COVID-19: poll

North Shore residents still concerned about COVID-19: poll

Just 10 per cent say they are living their life as normal
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North Vancouver’s CapU removes mask requirement from all campuses and housing

North Vancouver’s CapU removes mask requirement from all campuses and housing

Masks will no longer be required to be worn in indoor public spaces across the university's campuses; however, the university notes some students and staff may choose to continue wearing them.
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B.C. to provide free rapid antigen tests to those older than 50

B.C. to provide free rapid antigen tests to those older than 50

People are eligible for one kit containing five tests every 28 days.
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Dr. Henry making changes to previously announced vaccine requirement for private health-care workers

Dr. Henry making changes to previously announced vaccine requirement for private health-care workers

B.C.'s top doc says specifics are being worked out with each regulatory college.
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Will COVID-19 restrictions come back in the fall? Here's what B.C.'s top doc had to say.

Will COVID-19 restrictions come back in the fall? Here's what B.C.'s top doc had to say.

"We have to be ready to bring some tools back," said Dr. Bonnie Henry.
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