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Bonnie Henry defends B.C.'s data-release procedures

Bonnie Henry defends B.C.'s data-release procedures

More demographic data on COVID-19 spread in B.C. is "coming very soon."
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New West police relieved they’re now getting COVID-19 vaccinations

New West police relieved they’re now getting COVID-19 vaccinations

Issue made headlines after cops had contact with suspect with coronavirus
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Opinion: Peep show of secret COVID-19 data reveals vaccine urgency

Opinion: Peep show of secret COVID-19 data reveals vaccine urgency

Concern about vaccine hesitancy and complacency may be behind documents leaked to major Vancouver daily revealing spread of variants, neighbourhood-level maps and vaccine rates
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Could vaccinating kids get B.C. to herd immunity?

Could vaccinating kids get B.C. to herd immunity?

While some experts are skeptical that B.C., and indeed Canada, could reach herd immunity, at least one SFU expert says it depends on how you define the 'herd' and targeting children could be a tipping point
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New Westminster residents just miss out on 'hotspot' vaccines

New Westminster residents just miss out on 'hotspot' vaccines

New West residents live on the wrong side of the street to qualify for Fraser Health's newly extended "high-transmission neighbourhood" rollout
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PM tip-toes around prospect of waiving COVID-19 vaccine patents

PM tip-toes around prospect of waiving COVID-19 vaccine patents

U.S. already backing effort to waive patents, boost global supply.
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FHA offers assurance on elective surgeries in Delta, region

FHA offers assurance on elective surgeries in Delta, region

The FHA has a plan to catch up on the big backlog of elective surgeries that had to be cancelled
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Chinese restaurants fear patrons won't return after pandemic

Chinese restaurants fear patrons won't return after pandemic

Special Report: Metro Vancouver eateries concerned that lifting restrictions won't be enough to win back clientele
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New West school board urged to prioritize student mental health

New West school board urged to prioritize student mental health

Students, parents and staff ask New Westminster school district to make mental health a priority as it sets its budget for the 2021/22 school year
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B.C. speeds up COVID-19 vaccine bookings; anyone 40+ eligible by May 11

B.C. speeds up COVID-19 vaccine bookings; anyone 40+ eligible by May 11

New shipments of vaccines to the province means faster pace for booking shots
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