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Lions Gate Hospital faces pressure as COVID hospitalizations mount

Lions Gate Hospital faces pressure as COVID hospitalizations mount

Two units at North Shore now dedicated to COVID patients; some elective surgeries in VCH cancelled Monday
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Fast-spreading COVID-19 variant P. 1 'worrisome' for B.C.

Fast-spreading COVID-19 variant P. 1 'worrisome' for B.C.

Earlier this month, the province had 87.7% of all known P.1 cases countrywide
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Grant-application process now open for B.C. businesses impacted by COVID-19 'circuit breaker'

Grant-application process now open for B.C. businesses impacted by COVID-19 'circuit breaker'

Funding could provide up to $10,000 for businesses of any size
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RANGE ROVER: The End

RANGE ROVER: The End

'Given the forces conspiring against Whistler, it’s practically a miracle we lasted this long'
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Canada on track to accept Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clot concerns

Canada on track to accept Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clot concerns

Six cases of blood clots possibly linked to 6.8m doses administered.
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B.C. schools will remain open in the face of COVID's third wave

B.C. schools will remain open in the face of COVID's third wave

On the heels of news that Ontario is shutting down in-class instruction, Dr. Bonnie Henry says keeping B.C.'s schools open remains a priority
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B.C. to target specific neighbourhoods for COVID-19 vaccinations

B.C. to target specific neighbourhoods for COVID-19 vaccinations

Decision comes as some communities have been hit hard by surge in cases
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COVID-19 claims 18 lives since Friday

COVID-19 claims 18 lives since Friday

More than 3,000 new infections since Friday
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Speech from the Throne: B.C. to focus on inclusive, innovative post-pandemic recovery

Speech from the Throne: B.C. to focus on inclusive, innovative post-pandemic recovery

Government's first priority will remain managing the pandemic and ensuring British Columbians' health and safety
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SCIENCE MATTERS: Protecting the planet can prevent pandemics

SCIENCE MATTERS: Protecting the planet can prevent pandemics

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