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B.C. Premier John Horgan: Holiday celebrations must be kept to "absolute minimum"

B.C. Premier John Horgan: Holiday celebrations must be kept to "absolute minimum"

The premier spoke with reporters Wednesday ahead of the legislature resuming next week
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Here’s why no one is checking if people are travelling for essential purposes in B.C.

Here’s why no one is checking if people are travelling for essential purposes in B.C.

Henry added that it would be "very much challenge for workers at BC ferries" to check if people are travelling for essential purposes. 
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B.C. hits record-high COVID-19 hospitalizations for 15th straight update

B.C. hits record-high COVID-19 hospitalizations for 15th straight update

Number of people suffering in hospital with the virus rose by one to 337 overnight
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'Take a lesson from us': North Vancouver man shares warning after COVID-19 spreads through small family dinner

'Take a lesson from us': North Vancouver man shares warning after COVID-19 spreads through small family dinner

Seven family members tested positive for the coronavirus after the six-person birthday party, with multiple family members requiring hospitalization
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B.C. sets record for COVID-19 patients in hospital, ICU, and deaths in a day

B.C. sets record for COVID-19 patients in hospital, ICU, and deaths in a day

There have been 58 COVID-19-related deaths in the past four days
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This interactive map allows you to compare B.C.'s COVID-19 situation to the rest of Canada (MAP)

This interactive map allows you to compare B.C.'s COVID-19 situation to the rest of Canada (MAP)

Yesterday, health officials announced the deadliest weekend in B.C.'s coronavirus (COVID-19) history, with a staggering 46 fatalities in three days. 
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Air Canada partners with Shoppers Drug Mart to offer pre-travel COVID-19 tests

Air Canada partners with Shoppers Drug Mart to offer pre-travel COVID-19 tests

This test will be available for customers flying to any destination requiring a negative COVID-19 test
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Whistler businesses forge ahead under new COVID-19 travel restrictions

Whistler businesses forge ahead under new COVID-19 travel restrictions

Early season marked by province’s request for essential travel only
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B.C. again sets record for number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations

B.C. again sets record for number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations

11 more people have died from the virus, with most being over 70 years old
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Whistler Blackcomb confirms COVID cases in staff housing

Whistler Blackcomb confirms COVID cases in staff housing

VCH has not declared outbreak in Whistler; no impact on WB operations
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