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B.C. reports 717 cases of COVID-19, three new outbreaks in seniors' care facilities

B.C. reports 717 cases of COVID-19, three new outbreaks in seniors' care facilities

VICTORIA — British Columbia has reported 717 new cases of COVID-19, pushing the number of active infections in the province to 4,277.
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UBC president announces support for mandatory vaccines, masks for September semester

UBC president announces support for mandatory vaccines, masks for September semester

The university will also have rapid testing and vaccination clinics at both campuses
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Old-growth protesters allege RCMP's Fairy Creek actions defy recent court order

Old-growth protesters allege RCMP's Fairy Creek actions defy recent court order

As of Aug. 12, 597 individuals — 39 of whom have been previously arrested — have been arrested.
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Canadian doctors group erect anti-LNG billboard next to major B.C. ferry terminal

Canadian doctors group erect anti-LNG billboard next to major B.C. ferry terminal

A group of doctors erected a massive billboard near the entrance to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal this week. It shows a woman sucking on an inhaler in the lee of an LNG facility.
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$6.6 million spent for MRI at soon-to-be-demolished St. Paul’s Hospital

$6.6 million spent for MRI at soon-to-be-demolished St. Paul’s Hospital

Ministry, Providence Health Care say new machine will be moved to new hospital
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COVID-19 vaccine sends young man to Richmond hospital

COVID-19 vaccine sends young man to Richmond hospital

Richmond resident one in 62,500 of young adults develops heart inflammation due to vaccine
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Evacuees told to be prepared to spend the night in their vehicle

Evacuees told to be prepared to spend the night in their vehicle

The Tremont Creek wildfire is burning roughly seven kilometres from the community of Logan Lake.
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China has demonstrated potential to weaponize viruses: security expert

China has demonstrated potential to weaponize viruses: security expert

Federal leaders, China’s embassy silent on RCMP report of Chinese espionage
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Forecast winds could threaten wildfire guards this weekend

Forecast winds could threaten wildfire guards this weekend

To date, 1,472 fires have burned 656,000 hectares of the province.
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North Vancouver faith leaders press Wilkinson on climate change action

North Vancouver faith leaders press Wilkinson on climate change action

Minister of Environment defends Liberal government’s record on climate plan
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