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Dr. Bonnie Henry: 'Very little change in the next two months'

Dr. Bonnie Henry: 'Very little change in the next two months'

By the end of April, 25 per cent of the province's population should have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Quarantine 15: How to create a healthier lifestyle during COVID-19

Quarantine 15: How to create a healthier lifestyle during COVID-19

The Chief talks to a Squamish dietician about nutrition misnomers, diet culture and if those extra few pounds are much of a big deal.
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New West couple getting COVID-19 vaccine on their 70th wedding anniversary

New West couple getting COVID-19 vaccine on their 70th wedding anniversary

The New Westminster couple will both be in their 90s when they receive their vaccines at Douglas College
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New COVID-19 infections remain high in B.C. as province reveals vaccination details

New COVID-19 infections remain high in B.C. as province reveals vaccination details

Health officials detected 622 infections in the past day, while eight more people have died from the virus.
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Teachers, police will be among first 300k British Columbians to get vaccines outside age group

Teachers, police will be among first 300k British Columbians to get vaccines outside age group

Province expects 340,000 AstraZeneca doses by end of May
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New West residents launch petition to keep Hume Park outdoor pool open this summer

New West residents launch petition to keep Hume Park outdoor pool open this summer

Capital improvements, staffing issues and COVID-19 physical distancing needs factor into city's plan to close pool this summer
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COVID-19 cases climb again in New West

COVID-19 cases climb again in New West

New COVID-19 cases in New Westminster went up again, according to the latest data from the BC Centre for Disease Control. BCCDC data show New Westminster had a total of 73 cases from March 7 to 13 – up from the 67 new cases between Feb.
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More Metro Vancouver store employees reported with coronavirus

More Metro Vancouver store employees reported with coronavirus

Cases have been reported in employees of multiple Vancouver Shoppers Drug Marts
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Negotiations underway to find new space for people who are homeless in New West

Negotiations underway to find new space for people who are homeless in New West

Extreme weather mat program ends March 31
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Variant-strain COVID-19 cases in B.C. jump significantly

Variant-strain COVID-19 cases in B.C. jump significantly

B.C. records 498 new cases and four deaths in the past 24 hours.
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