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Here's why B.C. won't be supporting a herd immunity strategy

Here's why B.C. won't be supporting a herd immunity strategy

BRITISH COLUMBIA won't be moving towards developing herd immunity to COVID-19, according to Vancouver Coastal Health's chief medical officer.
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Should Tourism Whistler members have to pay their fees amidst COVID-19?

Should Tourism Whistler members have to pay their fees amidst COVID-19?

Lawyer argues member contract is 'frustrated,' resigns membership
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Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 can now be tested in B.C.

Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 can now be tested in B.C.

Most people with the virus have mild symptoms, and about 80 per cent are recovering at home
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Science World may be forced to permanently close

Science World may be forced to permanently close

"This has been a devasting blow to our organization and it will be hard for us to recover from"
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Squamish Constellation Festival in holding pattern

Squamish Constellation Festival in holding pattern

Event organizers join provincial collective designed to help festivals weather COVID-19 storm
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Vancouver Aquarium says it may be forced to permanently close

Vancouver Aquarium says it may be forced to permanently close

'This is an unprecedented time and the Vancouver Aquarium is in real peril'
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Q&A with Mitchell Hammond: What history teaches us about pandemics

Q&A with Mitchell Hammond: What history teaches us about pandemics

The COVID-19 crisis has shown that pandemics belong as much to the present as the past.
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Joy Project looks to give thanks

Joy Project looks to give thanks

Online 'game' brings people together for gratitude
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Roughly 75% of Whistler's hotels have 
suspended operations

Roughly 75% of Whistler's hotels have suspended operations

Resort's largest hotel, fairmont chateau whistler, announced temporary closure last week
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Emerald Foundation donates nearly $11K to Whistler Community Services Society

Emerald Foundation donates nearly $11K to Whistler Community Services Society

Money intended to help manage increased demand at Whistler Food Bank
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