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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to highest since early April

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to highest since early April

Of the 142 people suffering with COVID-19 in B.C. hospitals, 46 are in intensive care units
'There is light ahead': Dr. Henry tells British Columbians to look to veterans for hope during the COVID-19 pandemic

'There is light ahead': Dr. Henry tells British Columbians to look to veterans for hope during the COVID-19 pandemic

Henry mentioned that she, like many other Canadians, has served in the military.
New initiatives in aviation’s pandemic survival plan

New initiatives in aviation’s pandemic survival plan

Rapid-testing pilot projects at Canadian airports are among strategies that will be used
New Pfizer, BioNTech COVID vaccine claimed 90% effective

New Pfizer, BioNTech COVID vaccine claimed 90% effective

Independent study “provides evidence that a vaccine may effectively prevent COVID-19” says Ugur Sahin, CEO of BioNTech
Opinion: Things will get worse with pandemic before they get better so MLAs must work together

Opinion: Things will get worse with pandemic before they get better so MLAs must work together

The completed U.S. election served as a reminder of how much healthier the political discourse is in this province.
Whistler Cornucopia hits pause as B.C. issues new health orders

Whistler Cornucopia hits pause as B.C. issues new health orders

Food and drink festival cancels all events through Nov. 22; hopes to offer programming 'at the end of November and into December'
More Shoppers Drug Mart staffers test positive for COVID-19

More Shoppers Drug Mart staffers test positive for COVID-19

Staff members last worked Oct. 28 and 31
New COVID-19 commercial rent relief bypasses landlords

New COVID-19 commercial rent relief bypasses landlords

Business tenants can apply directly for federal subsidy that includes covering up to 90% of losses due to lockdowns
B.C. confirms second case of rare 'multisystem inflammatory syndrome' in children

B.C. confirms second case of rare 'multisystem inflammatory syndrome' in children

While it is unknown exactly what causes the condition, many children with MIS-C had the virus that causes COVID-19 or had been around someone with COVID-19.
Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. reach new high: 3,120

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. reach new high: 3,120

Number of people under active health monitoring for potential sickness has also reached a new high: 7,133