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Opinion: Getting back to 'business as usual' doesn't mean COVID-19 risk is low

Opinion: Getting back to 'business as usual' doesn't mean COVID-19 risk is low

As we anticipate easing public health restrictions, it’s easy to be lulled into a false sense of security.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at one-month low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at one-month low

39 outbreaks remain active in health-care facilities and seniors' homes.
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'Thank you health care workers': Posters, hearts adorn Royal Columbian Hospital entrance for Valentine's Day

'Thank you health care workers': Posters, hearts adorn Royal Columbian Hospital entrance for Valentine's Day

New Westminster mom, daughter and friends teamed up to create colourful posters to share the love with front-line workers
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How has learning through COVID-19 affected New Westminster students?

How has learning through COVID-19 affected New Westminster students?

School District 40 data shows some impacts from the pandemic, but most student results continue to be strong
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Pandemic pet pandemonium leads to 3 million adoptions in Canada

Pandemic pet pandemonium leads to 3 million adoptions in Canada

More British Columbians bought dogs than cats during the pandemic
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New Westminster students 'close to the breaking point' with COVID: survey

New Westminster students 'close to the breaking point' with COVID: survey

A majority of students say school is having a negative effect on their mental health, according to an NWSS Student Voice survey
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B.C. records 17 COVID-19 deaths in past day

B.C. records 17 COVID-19 deaths in past day

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at three-week low
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Pharmacist files wrongful dismissal claim against London Drugs over COVID-19 vaccination rules

Pharmacist files wrongful dismissal claim against London Drugs over COVID-19 vaccination rules

Richmond-based company was operating safely by follow public health guidelines, pharmacist claims
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'Keep up the great work': Young B.C. boy pens thank you letter to first responders

'Keep up the great work': Young B.C. boy pens thank you letter to first responders

A simple gesture made a big impact.
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Cost of B.C. vaccine booking hotline revealed: $47.66 million

Cost of B.C. vaccine booking hotline revealed: $47.66 million

The hotline, plagued by initial problems, was designed to assist the first wave of those eligible for vaccines to easily book appointments at provincial clinics and sites
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