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B.C. confirms 624 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 45,400

B.C. confirms 624 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 45,400

There were 11 new COVID-19-related deaths announced Friday
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B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, with 11 people passing away in past day

B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, with 11 people passing away in past day

Health Minister releases latest data on Twitter before official government release
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Queensborough, Queen Elizabeth schools see new COVID-19 exposures in New West

Queensborough, Queen Elizabeth schools see new COVID-19 exposures in New West

Nine of New Westminster's 12 schools have reported COVID-19 exposures this year, and two classes at NWSS are now in isolation
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B.C. warns of long wait times as people rush to apply for recovery benefit

B.C. warns of long wait times as people rush to apply for recovery benefit

Millions are eligible for the BC Recovery Benefit
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1,215 British Columbians vaccinated for COVID-19 so far

1,215 British Columbians vaccinated for COVID-19 so far

Vaccination of long-term care facility residents and care workers will be 'a game-changer for us', says Dr. Bonnie Henry
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21 new COVID-19 deaths pushes B.C.'s December total to 272

21 new COVID-19 deaths pushes B.C.'s December total to 272

More than 38% of all COVID-19 deaths in the province have been so far in December
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Q&A: Dr. Bonnie Henry on pandemic lessons learned and her optimism for the future

Q&A: Dr. Bonnie Henry on pandemic lessons learned and her optimism for the future

Q&A: The public face of B.C.’s struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic shares lessons learned, scary surprises, and her optimism about the months ahead
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B.C. care home preparations before pandemic lockdown saved lives of seniors: study

B.C. care home preparations before pandemic lockdown saved lives of seniors: study

Poor communication from provincial government, unions posed problems in keeping seniors safe
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New Westminster city council wants province to address “scandalous” income-assistance levels in B.C.

New Westminster city council wants province to address “scandalous” income-assistance levels in B.C.

Coun. Nadine Nakagawa: "Scandalous" to condemn people to deep poverty
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NWSS dry grad committee hopes New West will rally for the Class of 2021

NWSS dry grad committee hopes New West will rally for the Class of 2021

With COVID-19 putting a halt to traditional fundraisers, a GoFundMe campaign has been started for New Westminster Secondary School's dry grad celebrations
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