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Opinion: B.C. Greens 'blistering' in criticism of Dr. Henry, but would their lockdown plan really work?

Opinion: B.C. Greens 'blistering' in criticism of Dr. Henry, but would their lockdown plan really work?

Criticism clearly aimed at provincial health officer
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Several Metro Vancouver Superstore and Safeway workers infected with COVID-19

Several Metro Vancouver Superstore and Safeway workers infected with COVID-19

Workers at multiple big box grocery stores in Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey among those in region recently confirmed as having the virus
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New Westminster Council of Women highlights COVID-19 impacts on immigrant women

New Westminster Council of Women highlights COVID-19 impacts on immigrant women

What's happening Around Town
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'A light in the pandemic', why a Coquitlam man sings O Canada nightly for a year (VIDEO)

'A light in the pandemic', why a Coquitlam man sings O Canada nightly for a year (VIDEO)

Adam Turpin usually sings with a choir, now this Coquitlam man sings alone as he tries to boost the spirits of frontline workers with a powerful rendition of O Canada
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B.C. has highest two-day total of new COVID-19 cases: 2,555

B.C. has highest two-day total of new COVID-19 cases: 2,555

B.C. has 9,574 people actively infected with COVID-19 – the highest number since December 21.
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New West-based non-profit receives provincial grant to fight racism

New West-based non-profit receives provincial grant to fight racism

Province gives out 192 grants to groups across B.C.
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New Westminster’s Anvil Centre optimistic about bouncing back from COVID-19

New Westminster’s Anvil Centre optimistic about bouncing back from COVID-19

A Closer Look
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Restaurants welcome funding shot as province puts $50M into 'circuit breaker' aid

Restaurants welcome funding shot as province puts $50M into 'circuit breaker' aid

Applications will open the week of April 12 and will close on June 4, or until the funds are dispersed.
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B.C. workplaces with COVID-19 outbreaks could be ordered to temporarily close

B.C. workplaces with COVID-19 outbreaks could be ordered to temporarily close

Workplaces, particularly in the Lower Mainland, are one of the most common areas where transmission is occurring, and it spans many sectors, according to Dr. Bonnie Henry.
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What is the P.1 variant that is the likely culprit behind Canucks COVID-19 outbreak?

What is the P.1 variant that is the likely culprit behind Canucks COVID-19 outbreak?

“We’ve got to get to the point where the vast majority of people are vaccinated before this goes away.”
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