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COVID-19 claims 17 lives in B.C. since Friday

COVID-19 claims 17 lives in B.C. since Friday

Nearly 2,000 new cases since Friday, 17 deaths and new restrictions for public events
B.C. seniors advocate says rapid testing of staff in care homes makes sense

B.C. seniors advocate says rapid testing of staff in care homes makes sense

About 3.8 million rapid COVID-19 tests, which can be processed where the patient is tested, rather than in a lab, arrived in Canada last week and are now in the hands of provincial health authorities, many of which are still evaluating how to use them.
'Dr. Bonnie Henry Pollinator Blend' seed packets raise thousands for food banks

'Dr. Bonnie Henry Pollinator Blend' seed packets raise thousands for food banks

'Bee kind, bee calm and bee safe'
Whistler overdose prompts warning to community not to use drugs alone

Whistler overdose prompts warning to community not to use drugs alone

Whistler man saved by friend who called 911
Some passengers 'can't unsee' new BC Ferries mask policy signs

Some passengers 'can't unsee' new BC Ferries mask policy signs

'If there was anyone unaware about our mandatory requirement to wear masks… they know now.'
COVID-19 spread in B.C. remains at record levels as new health orders loom

COVID-19 spread in B.C. remains at record levels as new health orders loom

Premier John Horgan said he expects new health orders to come Nov. 19
British Columbians may still get $1,000 in the mail by Christmas: Horgan

British Columbians may still get $1,000 in the mail by Christmas: Horgan

Horgan says people will probably be happy to get the cash whether it comes on Dec. 24 or Jan. 5
These are the most common 'exposure settings' for COVID-19 spread in B.C.

These are the most common 'exposure settings' for COVID-19 spread in B.C.

New figures show two top locations for coronavirus transmission in B.C. with one key exception when age is considered in those infected
Quarantine due to COVID contact leads to greater suicidal ideation

Quarantine due to COVID contact leads to greater suicidal ideation

37% of study participants report worsening mental health
Drunk driver admitted to breaking public health orders, RCMP say

Drunk driver admitted to breaking public health orders, RCMP say

The driver allegedly told police he’d been drinking at a friend’s house in another city