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Omicron variant saps confidence that worst of pandemic is over

Omicron variant saps confidence that worst of pandemic is over

Just under half of Canadians believe COVID-19 will not worsen, while one-third are not optimistic about outlook, poll finds.
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'Ahead of schedule': B.C. says close to 600K booster shots delivered to date

'Ahead of schedule': B.C. says close to 600K booster shots delivered to date

Booster shot plan was announced six weeks ago
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B.C.'s eased COVID-19 rules could mean a surge in electricity use this holiday season

B.C.'s eased COVID-19 rules could mean a surge in electricity use this holiday season

Hydro company says there was a 4% decrease in electricity load last Christmas
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'Too restrictive': Restaurants Canada calling for changes to federal COVID-19 support programs

'Too restrictive': Restaurants Canada calling for changes to federal COVID-19 support programs

Restaurants could be forced to shut down without more assistance, says non-profit
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British Columbians feeling heightened travel anxiety as holidays approach

British Columbians feeling heightened travel anxiety as holidays approach

B.C. residents worried about COVID-19 risks, delays, cancellations, poll finds.
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Opinion: So B.C. children are at risk from COVID-19. Now what?

Opinion: So B.C. children are at risk from COVID-19. Now what?

With approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children now imminent, the B.C. government is finally admitting what parents have said all along: Children are at risk. So what are they going to do about it?
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Strong majority favours requiring vaccine passports in Canadian workplaces

Strong majority favours requiring vaccine passports in Canadian workplaces

Support for proof of vaccination on the job rises 15 percentage points in six months, poll finds.
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West Vancouver police to face mandatory vaccinations

West Vancouver police to face mandatory vaccinations

Police were not included in previous announcement from District of West Vancouver
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The Canucks didn’t scan every fan’s vaccine card at their home opener

The Canucks didn’t scan every fan’s vaccine card at their home opener

Provincial health orders give businesses the option of scanning vaccine cards or using visual verification.
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Data update: B.C.'s overdose crisis and pandemic by the numbers

Data update: B.C.'s overdose crisis and pandemic by the numbers

Vancouver Coastal Health's chief medical officer spoke to city council Thursday on both public health emergencies.
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