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Omicron helps new COVID-19 infections in B.C. soar

Omicron helps new COVID-19 infections in B.C. soar

B.C.'s known number of Omicron cases more than doubled, to 302 cases, in the past day.
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COVID-19 exposures mounting as New West schools head into winter break

COVID-19 exposures mounting as New West schools head into winter break

The 2021/22 school year has seen significantly more exposures than 2020/21. What impact will vaccination and Omicron have in 2022?
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All New Year's Eve parties and events are cancelled in B.C. this year

All New Year's Eve parties and events are cancelled in B.C. this year

Dr. Bonnie Henry says all parties are cancelled again this year.
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Everything you need to know about B.C.'s new rules on gatherings and events

Everything you need to know about B.C.'s new rules on gatherings and events

Dr. Bonnie Henry has announced new rules for restaurants, gatherings and events.
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B.C. sticking to original booster timeline despite Omicron surge

B.C. sticking to original booster timeline despite Omicron surge

Officials say campaign could stretch into March
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Border restrictions tighten again, Ottawa orders PCR tests for trips less than 72 hours

Border restrictions tighten again, Ottawa orders PCR tests for trips less than 72 hours

New rules go into effect Dec. 21
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Opinion: I’m tired of having to beg to get a COVID-19 booster – get on with it

Opinion: I’m tired of having to beg to get a COVID-19 booster – get on with it

As cases skyrocket again, people want their third doses
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Premier advises against non-essential international travel over the holidays

Premier advises against non-essential international travel over the holidays

Because of restrictions prompted by the spread of the Omicron variant, international travellers could find themselves stranded, the federal government said.
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B.C. detects 753 new COVID-19 cases in past day

B.C. detects 753 new COVID-19 cases in past day

Daily case count in the province is double what it was earlier this week.
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Turning away unvaccinated workers will erode HandyDART service 'drastically,' says union

Turning away unvaccinated workers will erode HandyDART service 'drastically,' says union

Over 30 HandyDART workers will be given unpaid leave starting Dec. 21, when a TransLink mandatory vaccination policy goes into effect. Some worry it will compound a worker shortage and threaten to reduce service.
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