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Dr. Bonnie Henry: Maximizing the benefit of limited vaccine supply

Dr. Bonnie Henry: Maximizing the benefit of limited vaccine supply

A commentary by B.C.’s provincial health officer.
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How Democrats in Canada are celebrating President Biden and Vice President Harris' inauguration day

How Democrats in Canada are celebrating President Biden and Vice President Harris' inauguration day

Despite their party’s win, Democrats Abroad Canada knows there is more work to do
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Transport Canada won't budge on ferry-deck regulation

Transport Canada won't budge on ferry-deck regulation

Transport Canada appears to be unwilling to reconsider allowing passengers to remain in their cars on BC Ferries’ enclosed lower decks, despite pleas to relax the regulation.
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EDITORIAL: Review of long-term care outbreaks should give families answers they deserve

EDITORIAL: Review of long-term care outbreaks should give families answers they deserve

We applaud the news this week that seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie will review what happened during COVID-19 outbreaks in B.C.’s long-term care homes.
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Seniors advocate to investigate care home COVID-19 outbreaks

Seniors advocate to investigate care home COVID-19 outbreaks

North Van, West Van outbreaks to be included in review
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B.C. has fewest COVID-19 hospitalizations in more than six weeks

B.C. has fewest COVID-19 hospitalizations in more than six weeks

Number of those actively infected stays comparatively low
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Burnaby claims TMX is bulldozing tree removal permit process

Burnaby claims TMX is bulldozing tree removal permit process

Trans Mountain gave the city "grossly insufficient time" to approve tree removal permits before going to the Canada Energy Regulator, the city claims
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North Shore Rescue saves couple from Tim Jones Peak cliff

North Shore Rescue saves couple from Tim Jones Peak cliff

Rescue concludes on the anniversary of the death of Tim Jones
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It's snowtime! Vancouver forecast calls for 'periods of snow' this week

It's snowtime! Vancouver forecast calls for 'periods of snow' this week

The forecast is also calling for temperatures to dip down to -2°C in the city
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Former North Van firefighter caught in underage sex sting gets conditional sentence

Former North Van firefighter caught in underage sex sting gets conditional sentence

Media attention on arrest led to firing, says defence lawyer
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