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Staff member at Whistler Shoppers Drug Mart tests positive for COVID-19

Staff member at Whistler Shoppers Drug Mart tests positive for COVID-19

The employee last worked at the Whistler Village location on Oct. 28
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. again rise to highest level in more than six months

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. again rise to highest level in more than six months

The number of people actively battling COVID-19 in B.C. has passed the 3,000 mark for the first time
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How to practise 'safe six': a COVID-19 primer

How to practise 'safe six': a COVID-19 primer

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new terms into our lexicon, such as physical distancing and self-isolation. One new term that has many people scratching their heads, however, is “safe six.
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Halloween 2020: Tips to help you celebrate safely

Halloween 2020: Tips to help you celebrate safely

Halloween isn't cancelled, but it will undoubtedly look different this year
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. rise to six-month high

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. rise to six-month high

The 1,818 new cases recorded in the past week is an all-time high
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BC Wildfire Service firefighters quarantined after returning from U.S. with COVID-19

BC Wildfire Service firefighters quarantined after returning from U.S. with COVID-19

Sixteen BC Wildfire Service firefighters test positive for COVID-19
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Doctors speak out in support of mask-wearing

Doctors speak out in support of mask-wearing

Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday that the expectation is that masks will be worn in all public indoor spaces
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Health officials monitor record 5,101 people as surge in B.C. COVID-19 cases continues

Health officials monitor record 5,101 people as surge in B.C. COVID-19 cases continues

Province has recorded 1,734 new cases in past week
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B.C. sets limit for gatherings in homes, calls for wearing of masks in indoor public spaces

B.C. sets limit for gatherings in homes, calls for wearing of masks in indoor public spaces

Several hundred more contact tracers have been hired around the province as keeping up with the new cases has been a challenge
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BC marks 'sobering' weekend record of 817 COVID cases

BC marks 'sobering' weekend record of 817 COVID cases

The party's over -- public health officer announces new restrictions on family gatherings
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