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Burnaby, New West hospitals get COVID-19-killing robots

Burnaby, New West hospitals get COVID-19-killing robots

14 new Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation robots are deployed to hospitals to kill viruses and bacteria
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New COVID-19 outbreak identified in New Westminster

New COVID-19 outbreak identified in New Westminster

Fraser Health has a team on site to try to prevent a spread of cases
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Work from home? Here’s how Canadians can get a $400 tax deduction

Work from home? Here’s how Canadians can get a $400 tax deduction

In a proposal announced by the federal government this week, the Canada Revenue Agency will allow employees working from home due to COVID-19 to claim up to $400 in 'modest expenses' — no questions asked. 
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B.C. confirms 834 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 34,728

B.C. confirms 834 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 34,728

There have been 12 new COVID-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours
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Holiday celebrations in B.C. must be kept to 'absolute minimum': Premier Horgan

Holiday celebrations in B.C. must be kept to 'absolute minimum': Premier Horgan

"The challenges ahead are significant."
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Letter: New Westminster teachers demand mandatory masks, faster COVID-19 notifications

Letter: New Westminster teachers demand mandatory masks, faster COVID-19 notifications

President of the New Westminster Teachers’ Union wants mandatory masks in schools
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719 new COVID-19 cases reported in New Westminster health delivery area last week

719 new COVID-19 cases reported in New Westminster health delivery area last week

The new cases represent a 13% increase week over week; new cases rose only 8% the previous reporting period
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Two more COVID-19 cases at New Westminster elementary schools

Two more COVID-19 cases at New Westminster elementary schools

Qayqayt, Queen Elizabeth families have been informed about new exposures in their schools
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B.C. confirms 656 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 33,894

B.C. confirms 656 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 33,894

There have been 16 new COVID-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours
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'I understand parents' concerns': new Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside on COVID and schools

'I understand parents' concerns': new Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside on COVID and schools

The #SickOutBC protest is a parent-led effort to raise awareness of concerns over safety in schools by having parents keep their children home on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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