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B.C. ICUs most filled since May; 87% are unvaccinated

B.C. ICUs most filled since May; 87% are unvaccinated

Only 14.2% of eligible British Columbians now unvaccinated
Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on third COVID-19 vaccine dose for some B.C. residents

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on third COVID-19 vaccine dose for some B.C. residents

The people in this first group will receive a text notifying them to go into any clinic in B.C. to get their third dose this week.
B.C. making COVID-19 vaccine a 'condition of employment' for all health-care workers

B.C. making COVID-19 vaccine a 'condition of employment' for all health-care workers

The new mandatory vaccination order will apply to a wide section of health-care workers, students and volunteers, and will come into effect Oct. 26.
COVID protesters risk arrest, VPD warns

COVID protesters risk arrest, VPD warns

Put others at risk or break law and you’ll be cuffed
Let's debunk the claims on signs carried by Vancouver anti-vax protesters

Let's debunk the claims on signs carried by Vancouver anti-vax protesters

If you're going to go to the trouble to make the sign and carry it at a rally, you should know when what you're standing behind is junk. 
Everything you need to know about using your BC Vaccine Card

Everything you need to know about using your BC Vaccine Card

The vaccine card program comes into effect today. Here's what you need to know.
Lions Gate Hospital sees resurgence in COVID patients

Lions Gate Hospital sees resurgence in COVID patients

Provincewide, younger patients are ending up in ICU, says health minister. The vast majority are unvaccinated
North Vancouver, West Vancouver businesses react with hope, concern to vaccine passports

North Vancouver, West Vancouver businesses react with hope, concern to vaccine passports

Vaccine card now required to enter restaurants, bars, theatres, gyms and most group indoor recreation and sports activities for adults
Tribunal dismisses vaccine human rights complaints against Horgan, Henry

Tribunal dismisses vaccine human rights complaints against Horgan, Henry

'Ideological opposition to or distrust of the vaccine' not enough for complaint to proceed.
North Vancouver 'counter protest' rallies at Lions Gate Hospital in support of health-care workers

North Vancouver 'counter protest' rallies at Lions Gate Hospital in support of health-care workers

60 people showed up at North Van hospital to shout encouragement and thanks in wake of Vancouver anti-vaxxer protests last week