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Here's why Canada changed its advice on face masks (INFOGRAPHIC)

Here's why Canada changed its advice on face masks (INFOGRAPHIC)

Everything you need to know about the new guidance on face masks.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to new multi-month low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to new multi-month low

Omicron variant has yet to appear in B.C., say health officials.
Here is how much of a threat the highly transmissible new Omicron variant poses in B.C.

Here is how much of a threat the highly transmissible new Omicron variant poses in B.C.

The variant has 'a host of mutations which make it more immune evasive.'
What if you disagree with your co-parent about the COVID-19 vaccine for your kids?

What if you disagree with your co-parent about the COVID-19 vaccine for your kids?

A B.C. family lawyer explains where parents stand in terms of the recently approved pediatric vaccine.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. below 300 for first time since September

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. below 300 for first time since September

Three more COVID-19 deaths raise provincial death toll to 2,316.
Update: COVID-19 outbreak at Queen's Park Care Centre in New West declared over

Update: COVID-19 outbreak at Queen's Park Care Centre in New West declared over

Fraser Health has declared the outbreak over, after 17 cases were recorded
Second lawsuit filed against New West pharmacy over alleged reuse of COVID-19 vaccine syringes

Second lawsuit filed against New West pharmacy over alleged reuse of COVID-19 vaccine syringes

Lawsuit stems from vaccinations that took place in August at Kent Pharmacy downtown
New Westminster's vaccination rate creeps up to 91%

New Westminster's vaccination rate creeps up to 91%

Plus, 32% of those aged 70+ have now received their booster dose
New Westminster's COVID-19 case count continues to fall

New Westminster's COVID-19 case count continues to fall

New West saw 23 new cases of coronavirus last week, down from 30 the week before
Fraser River Middle School, Urban Academy see COVID-19 exposures in New West

Fraser River Middle School, Urban Academy see COVID-19 exposures in New West

Ten of School District 40's 12 schools have seen exposures in the 2021/22 school year