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Council OKs rental discount for COVID assessment clinic

Council OKs rental discount for COVID assessment clinic

A Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) clinic established to assess people with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 has received the go-ahead from Sechelt council to operate at a public venue in the district at a discounted rental rate of $1,000 per month.
Sechelt’s finances comparable to last year despite COVID-19

Sechelt’s finances comparable to last year despite COVID-19

An overview of the District of Sechelt’s financial situation from Jan. 1 to the end of June is comparable to 2019, according to the district’s financial services manager, despite the turbulence of COVID-19.
Canada vaccine deals criticized as minister affirms support for equal access

Canada vaccine deals criticized as minister affirms support for equal access

OTTAWA — More than 100 Canadian health and policy experts say the federal government has succumbed to "vaccine nationalism" because it has pre-purchased tens of millions of vaccine doses from private companies.
Canada vaccine deals criticized as minister affirms support for equal access

Canada vaccine deals criticized as minister affirms support for equal access

OTTAWA — More than 100 Canadian health and policy experts say the federal government has succumbed to "vaccine nationalism" because it has pre-purchased tens of millions of vaccine doses from private companies.
Canada vaccine deals criticized as minister affirms support for equal access

Canada vaccine deals criticized as minister affirms support for equal access

OTTAWA — More than 100 Canadian health and policy experts say the federal government has succumbed to "vaccine nationalism" because it has pre-purchased tens of millions of vaccine doses from private companies.
Classroom learning resumes in Powell River school district

Classroom learning resumes in Powell River school district

School District 47 is back in operation and preparations have been made for the return of students to local classrooms. Superintendent of schools Dr.
34 new COVID-19 cases in Richmond in past week

34 new COVID-19 cases in Richmond in past week

There were 34 new COVID-19 cases detected in Richmond over the past week – the total number since the beginning of the pandemic now sits at 191.
Tla’amin Nation releases latest COVID-19 results

Tla’amin Nation releases latest COVID-19 results

Positive COVID-19 test results in Tla’amin Nation are now in double digits.
B.C.'s top doctor says she doesn't foresee another full shutdown of the school system

B.C.'s top doctor says she doesn't foresee another full shutdown of the school system

B.C.’s top doctor says she doesn’t foresee a situation where the school system would need to close down, as it did in March.
Record day for COVID-19 cases in B.C.

Record day for COVID-19 cases in B.C.

A record number of British Columbians tested positive for COVID-19 in a 24-hour period, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday. B.C.