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UBC expert addresses concerns about contracting COVID-19 between vaccine doses

UBC expert addresses concerns about contracting COVID-19 between vaccine doses

What happens if you contract COVID-19 in between shots?
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35 people died from toxic drugs in New Westminster last year

35 people died from toxic drugs in New Westminster last year

B.C.'s chief coroner renewed calls for decriminalization, safe supply and recovery regulations as deaths soared provincewide to over 1,700 last year
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Number of B.C. COVID-19 patients in ICU falls for eighth straight day

Number of B.C. COVID-19 patients in ICU falls for eighth straight day

There have not been fewer British Columbians with COVID-19 in ICU units since November 23.
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B.C. can soon expect 'significant bump' in vaccine deliveries

B.C. can soon expect 'significant bump' in vaccine deliveries

Health Minister confirms nearly 55,000 doses due next week
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Squamish artist's pandemic-inspired piece seen by millions

Squamish artist's pandemic-inspired piece seen by millions

Sarah Symes’ rainbow artwork shared by the United Nations.
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New West COVID-19 outbreak declared over, while another continues

New West COVID-19 outbreak declared over, while another continues

RCH is now clear of cases, says Fraser Health
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Province, ski towns launch COVID education campaign

Province, ski towns launch COVID education campaign

‘Whistler doesn’t have an economy’ if local transmission isn’t stopped, mayor says
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New Westminster Secondary School sees multiple COVID-19 exposures

New Westminster Secondary School sees multiple COVID-19 exposures

After an uneventful January, February has seen four exposure notices in a row at the district's largest school – but the district numbers for 2021 remain much lower than the fall
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Pfizer confirms delivery of 4 million vaccine doses by end of March

Pfizer confirms delivery of 4 million vaccine doses by end of March

Update comes amid uncertainty over whether biotech giant could deliver previously guaranteed doses
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Update: New Westminster school district budget almost back in black

Update: New Westminster school district budget almost back in black

International student enrolment and savings on wages have helped the district whittle down a projected $1.38-million deficit in the face of COVID-19 – but don't expect a spending spree any time soon
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