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B.C. sees 2,206 new COVID-19 cases over 5-day Christmas break

B.C. sees 2,206 new COVID-19 cases over 5-day Christmas break

The new numbers put the figure of active COVID cases in B.C. at 7,580.
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Westminster Pier Park fire: an emotional hit in a turbulent year

Westminster Pier Park fire: an emotional hit in a turbulent year

2020 Event of the Year
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New Westminster: Not out of the woods but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel

New Westminster: Not out of the woods but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel

Mayor Jonathan Cote reflects on 2020 and ponders priorities for 2021
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Interactive maps show COVID-19 risks in B.C. communities

Interactive maps show COVID-19 risks in B.C. communities

The maps are designed to assist policymakers in identifying areas most in need of additional support to prevent and manage outbreaks.
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More cases of new COVID-19 variant can be expected in B.C.: Health Ministry

More cases of new COVID-19 variant can be expected in B.C.: Health Ministry

“All British Columbians have to remember the virus spreads quickly but shows up slowly.”
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Remote B.C. First Nations to begin getting Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine this week

Remote B.C. First Nations to begin getting Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine this week

The Moderna vaccine will be offered to everyone aged 18 and over in 10 rural and remote Indigenous communities in B.C.
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Opinion: U.K. variant of COVID-19 is in B.C. Now what?

Opinion: U.K. variant of COVID-19 is in B.C. Now what?

Don't expect the health order to be lifted in January
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New COVID-19 outbreak declared in New West

New COVID-19 outbreak declared in New West

Fraser Health has declared an outbreak at Queen’s Park Care Centre in New Westminster after evidence of transmission in a rehabilitation unit.
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COVID-19: B.C. reports 582 new cases ahead of Christmas

COVID-19: B.C. reports 582 new cases ahead of Christmas

New cases come as first Moderna vaccine doses arrive in Canada
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There's still time to check out Shine Bright New West

There's still time to check out Shine Bright New West

Online and outdoor activities to entertain folks of all ages
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