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Could vaccinating kids get B.C. to herd immunity?

Could vaccinating kids get B.C. to herd immunity?

While some experts are skeptical that B.C., and indeed Canada, could reach herd immunity, at least one SFU expert says it depends on how you define the 'herd' and targeting children could be a tipping point
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Amazon plans massive 'robotic' distribution centre in Richmond

Amazon plans massive 'robotic' distribution centre in Richmond

E-commerce giant's 450,000-square-foot fulfillment centre at Port of Vancouver among plans for five new distribution hubs in Metro Vancouver.
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B.C. teacher donates $100,000 to school she taught at for 41 years

B.C. teacher donates $100,000 to school she taught at for 41 years

The school's principal said the donation was a beacon of light and hope during the pandemic.
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Surrey housing project would alter popular trail

Surrey housing project would alter popular trail

Residents raise concerns about proposed development's effect on Semiahmoo Trail
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Digital health shift has benefits but also privacy challenges

Digital health shift has benefits but also privacy challenges

‘Health is where data protection and privacy meet body autonomy’
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PM tip-toes around prospect of waiving COVID-19 vaccine patents

PM tip-toes around prospect of waiving COVID-19 vaccine patents

U.S. already backing effort to waive patents, boost global supply.
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WCSS staff has been target of ‘multiple’ racist incidents, non-profit says

WCSS staff has been target of ‘multiple’ racist incidents, non-profit says

‘This is not something as an organization we have experienced in the past’
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B.C. economy sheds 43,000 jobs in April

B.C. economy sheds 43,000 jobs in April

April data is the first decrease since substantial employment losses since March and April last year, according to Statistics Canada
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BC Hydro report raises safety concerns as pandemic prompts jump in yard work

BC Hydro report raises safety concerns as pandemic prompts jump in yard work

VANCOUVER — A new report from BC Hydro says a concerning trend is emerging as British Columbians seek relief from COVID-19 restrictions by sprucing up the yards around their homes.
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B.C. speeds up COVID-19 vaccine bookings; anyone 40+ eligible by May 11

B.C. speeds up COVID-19 vaccine bookings; anyone 40+ eligible by May 11

New shipments of vaccines to the province means faster pace for booking shots
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