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What will B.C.'s 'new normal' look like in Whistler?

What will B.C.'s 'new normal' look like in Whistler?

Mayor Crompton weighs in on provincial reopening plan
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B.C. reveals plan to resume surgeries postponed because of COVID-19

B.C. reveals plan to resume surgeries postponed because of COVID-19

Government plans to pump an extra $250 million into getting the surgeries done
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B.C. restaurants aiming for June 1 for reopening under social distancing guidelines

B.C. restaurants aiming for June 1 for reopening under social distancing guidelines

Weather and patios likely to play large role in success of eateries this summer
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Life in B.C. can resume in mid-May, sort of: Province reveals four-part 'restart' plan

Life in B.C. can resume in mid-May, sort of: Province reveals four-part 'restart' plan

"This is not a return to normal ... we're going to a new normal," said PM Horgan
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Opinion: Time to end scary 'cowboy culture' in construction

Opinion: Time to end scary 'cowboy culture' in construction

With the public debate focused on the question of dialling-up our economy in these trying times, it is important that we do not forget the important role of workplace safety enforcement going forward.
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Provincial parks reopen mid-May, campgrounds in June

Provincial parks reopen mid-May, campgrounds in June

One of the frustrations for British Columbians who enjoy the great outdoors during a pandemic lockdown was hearing provincial health officer Bonnie Henry telling people to get outside for exercise while provincial parks, beaches and and some regional
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Expect backlog when barbers, salons, clinics reopen

Expect backlog when barbers, salons, clinics reopen

Personal care services, from hair salons to massage therapy clinics, can reopen mid-May
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They are called 'at risk' for good reason

They are called 'at risk' for good reason

Another good reason to get out and bang your pots and pans at 7 p.m. was presented in a health briefing this week. Twenty-one per cent of the COVID-19 cases in B.C. — 428 people — are in the broad category of health care workers.
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Schools to have 'full re-launch in September'

Schools to have 'full re-launch in September'

Smaller class sizes, spacing between desks, health checks, greater cleaning recommended
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B.C. death toll from COVID-19 hits 124, as three more seniors die

B.C. death toll from COVID-19 hits 124, as three more seniors die

Seniors' care homes and living facilities combine to be the biggest hot-spot for the pandemic
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