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B.C. Ferries vessel sustained damage to both vehicle decks in 'hard landing'

B.C. Ferries vessel sustained damage to both vehicle decks in 'hard landing'

Vehicle passengers aboard a Saturday afternoon sailing between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen were stuck on the vessel for hours after the ferry was damaged while docking.
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UBC speech scientist breaks down the threat of 'speaking moistly'

UBC speech scientist breaks down the threat of 'speaking moistly'

"What’s become clear in the current situation is that we need to have researchers coming together who really understand speech and who really understand airborne pathogens."
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Here’s why B.C. won’t be supporting a herd immunity strategy

Here’s why B.C. won’t be supporting a herd immunity strategy

British Columbia won’t be moving towards developing herd immunity to COVID-19, according to Vancouver Coastal Health’s chief medical officer.
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Family Services of the North Shore providing free counselling for those impacted by COVID-19

Family Services of the North Shore providing free counselling for those impacted by COVID-19

For those on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, as well as anyone else in the community plagued with feelings of anxiety and fear related to the ongoing pandemic, Family Services of the North Shore is now offering free counselling support.
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Lynn Valley Care Centre workers show their appreciation for community support

Lynn Valley Care Centre workers show their appreciation for community support

During the nightly 7 p.m.
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Science World may be forced to permanently close

Science World may be forced to permanently close

"This has been a devasting blow to our organization and it will be hard for us to recover from"
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Favourable conditions Saturday to battle Squamish wildfire: BC Wildfire Service

Favourable conditions Saturday to battle Squamish wildfire: BC Wildfire Service

Fire remains at 203 hectares, but is 50% contained
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Point Roberts gets international acclaim as ‘safest place’ in U.S. during pandemic

Point Roberts gets international acclaim as ‘safest place’ in U.S. during pandemic

Dubbed as the “safest place” in the United States when it comes to COVID-19, tiny Point Roberts is making international headlines.
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Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can now be tested in B.C.

Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can now be tested in B.C.

Testing is available for anyone in B.C. with COVID-19 symptoms, according to the chief medical health officer for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
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Another brushfire in Squamish; quickly extinguished

Another brushfire in Squamish; quickly extinguished

Valleycliffe fire doused by 10 firefighters and local residents
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