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Bubble fatigue cited as mental challenge during NHL playoffs

Bubble fatigue cited as mental challenge during NHL playoffs

The hotels might be posh, their amenities and service first rate, and yet life inside the NHL’s two playoff bubbles isn’t exactly glamorous.
Bubble fatigue cited as mental challenge during NHL playoffs

Bubble fatigue cited as mental challenge during NHL playoffs

The hotels might be posh, their amenities and service first rate, and yet life inside the NHL’s two playoff bubbles isn’t exactly glamorous.
Flu, COVID-19 circulating at the same time will be a ‘public health concern,’ says doctor

Flu, COVID-19 circulating at the same time will be a ‘public health concern,’ says doctor

Health experts don’t know exactly what it will look like having two viruses – the flu and COVID-19 – circulating at the same time this fall, but it could be “dangerous.
'Nerve-racking': Staff talk about stress of first B.C. school to start this year

'Nerve-racking': Staff talk about stress of first B.C. school to start this year

LYTTON, B.C. — There were two questions that nagged at Kyla Blair when the school where she works — and that her children attend — restarted class.
Manitoba sets record for new cases of COVID-19, most from communal-living settings

Manitoba sets record for new cases of COVID-19, most from communal-living settings

WINNIPEG — Manitoba shattered its single-day record for new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, most of which health officials said were from communal-living settings. But authorites stress that people shouldn't be too focused on the numbers.
Another night, another COVID-19 party ticket — at same Victoria home

Another night, another COVID-19 party ticket — at same Victoria home

Victoria police have handed out tickets to partiers breaching provincial health orders two nights in a row — both times at the same residence.
B.C. sets a record for cannabis sales during pandemic

B.C. sets a record for cannabis sales during pandemic

British Columbians have never bought so much legal weed.
International private school students get ready for two-week quarantine

International private school students get ready for two-week quarantine

International students heading to private secondary schools across the south Island are starting their mandatory two-week quarantine ahead of class in September, a complex undertaking that involves meals delivered to their doors, around-the-clock cha
New COVID-19 testing centre opens in North Vancouver

New COVID-19 testing centre opens in North Vancouver

A new COVID-19 assessment centre has officially opened on the North Shore.
Mandatory mask rules start today on B.C. Ferries, B.C. Transit

Mandatory mask rules start today on B.C. Ferries, B.C. Transit

As of Monday, masks or face coverings will be required for passengers on both B.C. Ferries and B.C. Transit. B.C.