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University RCMP issues over $5,000 in fines to partying UBC students

University RCMP issues over $5,000 in fines to partying UBC students

A massive UBC frat party was shut down this week.
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Letter: Mask mandate in B.C. schools not enough to keep everyone safe

Letter: Mask mandate in B.C. schools not enough to keep everyone safe

In an open letter to parents, the president of the BC Teachers' Federation urges parents of students (ages 12 and up) to get their child vaccinated.
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Nearly 200 travellers to Canada used suspected fake COVID-19 tests

Nearly 200 travellers to Canada used suspected fake COVID-19 tests

And nine travellers to Canada have used suspected fake proof of vaccination 🤯
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Editorial: Back to school with concerns but also optimism

Editorial: Back to school with concerns but also optimism

Families are approaching upcoming school year with a mixture of concern, of prudence and yes, even some hope
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Families share mixed emotions as students prepare for back to school in North Vancouver, West Vancouver

Families share mixed emotions as students prepare for back to school in North Vancouver, West Vancouver

School year to be as near normal as possible, despite lack of COVID-19 vaccines for kids
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What risk does the Delta variant pose for children in B.C. schools?

What risk does the Delta variant pose for children in B.C. schools?

Dr. Bonnie Henry and a doctor at BC Children's hospital weigh in.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for B.C. residents

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for B.C. residents

Who will require a third dose and when?
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Unvaccinated driving COVID-19 surge in B.C., new data show

Unvaccinated driving COVID-19 surge in B.C., new data show

Unvaccinated 34 times more likely to land in hospital than fully vaccinated, in mid-to-late August.
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Man refused service for not wearing mask urinates in B.C. Dairy Queen

Man refused service for not wearing mask urinates in B.C. Dairy Queen

The incident happened Aug. 28.
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London Drugs implementing mandatory vaccination policy for employees

London Drugs implementing mandatory vaccination policy for employees

The new policy, which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved vaccine, kicks in Nov. 1
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