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B.C.'s top doctor says gap between vaccine doses rooted in science

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says the first dose of a vaccine for COVID-19 gives "amazing" immunity, so the government's decision to allow for a 35-day gap before the second dose is administered is rooted in science. Dr.

Jan 11, 2021 5:18 PM Read more >

Slow trickle of Moderna vaccine deliveries to persist in B.C. until at least end of February

Moderna deliveries will trail Pfizer significantly for foreseeable future

Jan 11, 2021 5:07 PM Read more >

Slow trickle of Moderna vaccine deliveries to persist in B.C. until at least March

Moderna deliveries will trail Pfizer significantly for foreseeable future

Jan 11, 2021 5:03 PM Read more >

More than 1,000 have died from COVID-19 in B.C., including 22 over the weekend

Number of those actively infected with the virus has fallen to lowest level since November 10

Jan 11, 2021 3:45 PM Read more >

Musqueam reports first cases of COVID-19 on reserve in Vancouver

Two parents and adult daughter infected with coronavirus

Jan 11, 2021 1:53 PM Read more >

Vancouver police officer is suspended and faces drug, theft, breach of trust charges

VANCOUVER — Criminal charges related to theft, breach of trust and drugs have been laid against a Vancouver police officer. The department says Const.

Jan 11, 2021 12:47 PM Read more >

Speculation tax increased long-term rentals in B.C., raised $88 million: ministry

VICTORIA — The Ministry of Finance says data from British Columbia's tax targeting property speculators shows it has helped increase the number of long-term rentals in the province.

Jan 11, 2021 11:26 AM Read more >

New Westminster schools join Black Shirt Day movement for anti-racism

Anti-Racism Coalition of Vancouver is promoting the day of awareness of the struggles of Black and racialized people, on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday

Jan 11, 2021 10:23 AM Read more >

Driver critically injured, pet killed in suspected impaired crash in central B.C.

VAVENBY, B.C. — Impaired driving may have played a part in a crash in central British Columbia that critically injured the driver of one SUV and killed one of several dogs riding in a second vehicle.

Jan 11, 2021 9:51 AM Read more >

Three units at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver linked to COVID-19 outbreak: memo

VANCOUVER — Officials at St. Paul's Hospital in downtown Vancouver confirm a COVID-19 outbreak has spread to two more units at its cardiac centre. In a memo to staff, the director of the St.

Jan 11, 2021 8:02 AM Read more >

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