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Mental health concerns loom in COVID's second autumn

Mental health concerns loom in COVID's second autumn

Social interactions are increasing, but many employees are still working from home.
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B.C.'s largest Indigenous government announces vaccine mandate

B.C.'s largest Indigenous government announces vaccine mandate

The Métis Nation of British Columbia supports over 90,000 self-declared Métis people in the province through several regional offices.
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B.C. records 11 new COVID-19 deaths; hospitalizations keep rising

B.C. records 11 new COVID-19 deaths; hospitalizations keep rising

More COVID-19 patients are in B.C. ICUs than any time since May 7.
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B.C. couple shares story of spending weeks in ICU with COVID-19

B.C. couple shares story of spending weeks in ICU with COVID-19

The West Kelowna pair hopes their tale inspires others to get vaccinated.
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As B.C. nears pandemic transition, it should soon 'stop counting cases,' says health official

As B.C. nears pandemic transition, it should soon 'stop counting cases,' says health official

B.C. health experts, officials reveal thoughts on winding down testing, contact tracing and isolation.
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11 in B.C. die from COVID-19 in single day – most since February

11 in B.C. die from COVID-19 in single day – most since February

COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to 298 – most since May 25
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Expert panel to combat vaccine hesitancy in B.C. through free online event

Expert panel to combat vaccine hesitancy in B.C. through free online event

Expert panellists can answer questions concerning vaccine hesitancy, the length of the pandemic, and more.
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B.C. vaccine passport enforcement will be complaints-based

B.C. vaccine passport enforcement will be complaints-based

None of the authorities enlisted by the provincial government will be carrying out random inspections of businesses
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Tourism marketers spread the word on vaccine requirements

Tourism marketers spread the word on vaccine requirements

A number of visitors are forgetting their proof of vaccination in their hotel rooms or bringing the wrong kinds of documents.
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Plethora of pandemic puppies putting pressure on vets, trainers and daycares

Plethora of pandemic puppies putting pressure on vets, trainers and daycares

A puppy-purchasing boom during the COVID-19 pandemic is limiting access to veterinarians and trainers. Many are reporting a waitlist.
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