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More women interested in homebirths, virtual visits during COVID-19, says midwife

More women interested in homebirths, virtual visits during COVID-19, says midwife

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in full force, more women are choosing to do home births rather than enter hospitals, according to Terra Nova Midwifery.
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B.C. temporarily lifts privacy restrictions for teachers, health-care workers

B.C. temporarily lifts privacy restrictions for teachers, health-care workers

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has temporarily modified its access to information and privacy act in response to COVID-19, lifting a requirement that personal data must be stored in Canada.
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New cases raise number of COVID-19 infections in B.C. to 1,203

New cases raise number of COVID-19 infections in B.C. to 1,203

Provincial health officer Bonnie Henry notes three new deaths in province
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Interactive map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

Interactive map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

Click each province to see the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, deaths, recovered patients, and tests administered.
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The Whistler Food Bank is being temporarily relocated to the conference centre

The Whistler Food Bank is being temporarily relocated to the conference centre

Move will allow for better distribution during COVID-19 crisis, says RMOW
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B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll rises to 35, from 1,174 infections

B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll rises to 35, from 1,174 infections

Four deaths have been recorded in the past 24 hours, including three at seniors' care homes, where there have been a total of 176 infections
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Trudeau: U.S. limiting respirator exports a 'mistake'

Trudeau: U.S. limiting respirator exports a 'mistake'

GST credit for low-income Canadians coming in April instead of May
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Squamish adventure racers face more adventure than planned due to COVID-19

Squamish adventure racers face more adventure than planned due to COVID-19

Pandemic spreads during one race and prevents another
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B.C. landlords seeing up to 50% of tenants not paying rent

B.C. landlords seeing up to 50% of tenants not paying rent

The issue threatens the savings and livelihoods of people who rent out properties and are not at present eligible for any kind of government relief
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B.C. launches economic recovery task force

B.C. launches economic recovery task force

Senior government officials, First Nations and business leaders to work on government’s economic response to the COVID-19 crisis
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