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COVID-19 patient count in B.C. ICUs lowest since August

COVID-19 patient count in B.C. ICUs lowest since August

Numbers of new and active COVID-19 infections are also in a steady decline.
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B.C.’s top doctor expects B.C. children 5-11 can get COVID-19 vaccinations by holidays

B.C.’s top doctor expects B.C. children 5-11 can get COVID-19 vaccinations by holidays

Vaccines already approved in U.S., Israel
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New West schools spend mental health funds on counselling hours, youth care worker

New West schools spend mental health funds on counselling hours, youth care worker

New Westminster school district receives $70,000 extra as part of a $5-million fund announced by the B.C. Ministry of Education in September
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to three-month low

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to three-month low

B.C. ICUs have not had fewer COVID-19 patients since September 1.
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International education in New West rebuilding from COVID-19 impacts

International education in New West rebuilding from COVID-19 impacts

New Westminster school district has seen fewer students from Asia but more from Europe and Latin America as it pivots in the face of the pandemic
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Fraser River Middle School, Al-Hidayah back on COVID-19 exposures list in New West

Fraser River Middle School, Al-Hidayah back on COVID-19 exposures list in New West

New COVID-19 exposures at Fraser River Middle School and Al-Hidayah School are the latest additions to the Fraser Health school exposures list.
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Opinion: COVID-19 made B.C.'s toxic drug crisis even worse

Opinion: COVID-19 made B.C.'s toxic drug crisis even worse

This crisis doesn't get as much attention as it should
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New Westminster schools scrambling to fill teacher, EA absences

New Westminster schools scrambling to fill teacher, EA absences

School District 40 superintendent says shortage of replacement staff is impacting students and causing a drain on staff
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New daily COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall below 500 in last 48 hours

New daily COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall below 500 in last 48 hours

Fraser Health, Interior Health among the health regions with the highest number of new cases.
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New West school board won't host open session on vaccine mandate

New West school board won't host open session on vaccine mandate

Trustee Mary Lalji suggested an 'open collaboration session' with parents after criticism from community
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