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'Pandemic of the unvaccinated': Case rates 10 times higher among unvaccinated British Columbians

'Pandemic of the unvaccinated': Case rates 10 times higher among unvaccinated British Columbians

There are now 176 people hospitalized with the virus in B.C. and 91 people in intensive care.
Coma, hospitalization convinced vaccine-hesitant B.C. man to get jab

Coma, hospitalization convinced vaccine-hesitant B.C. man to get jab

Dave Garcia says the ordeal was a wake-up call for him and his family.
Businesses blast B.C.'s COVID-19 consultation record

Businesses blast B.C.'s COVID-19 consultation record

Late August mask mandate is the latest surprise for business groups in the province.
COVID-19 cases decline, but serious infections rise in B.C.

COVID-19 cases decline, but serious infections rise in B.C.

Unvaccinated people continue to drive infections and hospitalizations.
Vaccine passports: Expert says B.C. should be 'on standby to get hacked'

Vaccine passports: Expert says B.C. should be 'on standby to get hacked'

Expert warning comes after hackers targeted Quebec's systems.
Capilano University to require vaccines or COVID tests

Capilano University to require vaccines or COVID tests

Post-secondary schools in B.C. recently given option for vaccine/testing mandates
New and serious COVID-19 cases rise across B.C.

New and serious COVID-19 cases rise across B.C.

New cases, hospitalizations and ICU patient counts hit new months-high levels August 27.
North Shore residents overwhelmingly support vaccine passports: poll

North Shore residents overwhelmingly support vaccine passports: poll

Only 14 per cent oppose mandatory vaccination for access to non-essential businesses like restaurants and gyms
Here's where to find pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on the North Shore

Here's where to find pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on the North Shore

There's going to be a vaccine pop-up clinic at Ambleside Artisan Farmers’ Market on Sunday, Aug. 29. Plus more pop-up clinics in September 💉
Businesses that resist vaccine passport program could be forced to close: B.C. government

Businesses that resist vaccine passport program could be forced to close: B.C. government

More details about the program will be released before Sept. 13.