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Opinion: Too slow or kicked out, winners and losers in B.C.'s AstraZeneca vaccine roll out

Opinion: Too slow or kicked out, winners and losers in B.C.'s AstraZeneca vaccine roll out

Small number of AstraZeneca doses quickly snapped up by 55 to 65 year olds while priority frontline workers kicked out of the line for now as B.C.'s vaccine program rolls out amidst changing circumstances
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Online COVID-19 vaccine registration rolling out in B.C.

Online COVID-19 vaccine registration rolling out in B.C.

Registration by phone will also be available seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in 140 different languages.
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Restaurants defying public health orders are 'selfish, arrogant and irresponsible': restaurant association

Restaurants defying public health orders are 'selfish, arrogant and irresponsible': restaurant association

The president of the British Columbian Restaurant and Foodservices Association says "there is no place for this type of complete disregard," following the actions of a Vancouver restaurant owner who defied B.C.'s indoor dining ban.
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Opinion: More young people landing in B.C. ICUs due to COVID-19

Opinion: More young people landing in B.C. ICUs due to COVID-19

Comments by 'Premier Dad' were unfortunate but highlighted growing problem
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B.C. sets record for new COVID-19 cases on April 2, and again April 3

B.C. sets record for new COVID-19 cases on April 2, and again April 3

Province also sets records for new daily vaccinations in past two days.
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Letter: My New West restaurant is in danger of closing with sudden indoor dining ban

Letter: My New West restaurant is in danger of closing with sudden indoor dining ban

Restaurant owner had just brought in big order of food that can't be sold
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Fraser Health flags barbershop, restaurant for possible COVID-19 public exposures

Fraser Health flags barbershop, restaurant for possible COVID-19 public exposures

B & J Barbershop in New Westminster and Browns Socialhouse Panorama in Surrey are the latest establishments to be named on the list
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What to say to the friend, relative, or neighbour who is vaccine-hesitant?

What to say to the friend, relative, or neighbour who is vaccine-hesitant?

UVIC prof breaks down why some people believe conspiracy theories around the COVID-19 vaccine. 
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B.C. pauses early COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers ‘for now’

B.C. pauses early COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers ‘for now’

Suspension comes amid uncertainty over status of AstraZeneca vaccine
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New COVID-19 cases remain elevated, as B.C. reports five new deaths

New COVID-19 cases remain elevated, as B.C. reports five new deaths

Number of people vaccinated at least once in B.C. passes 700,000.
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