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B.C. to begin offering COVID-19 booster shots to everyone in the province

B.C. to begin offering COVID-19 booster shots to everyone in the province

New campaign launches this month, running through to May 2022
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A closer look: How the COVID-19 pandemic is playing out in New Westminster schools

A closer look: How the COVID-19 pandemic is playing out in New Westminster schools

In the wake of a B.C. Centre for Disease Control school situation report, we take a look at how it's all unfolding right here in School District 40
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20 more COVID-19 deaths push B.C. death toll to 2,129

20 more COVID-19 deaths push B.C. death toll to 2,129

Deaths were seen in all provincial health regions.
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Opinion: A lot of B.C. workers seem ready to get fired over COVID-19 vaccinations

Opinion: A lot of B.C. workers seem ready to get fired over COVID-19 vaccinations

It is puzzling why so many people with scientific training have refused the vaccine.
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More COVID-19 exposures at NWSS, Urban Academy in New West

More COVID-19 exposures at NWSS, Urban Academy in New West

Eight of School District 40's 12 schools have seen COVID-19 exposures in 2021/22
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COVID-19 takes 13 more B.C. lives; death toll up to 2,109

COVID-19 takes 13 more B.C. lives; death toll up to 2,109

There has not been a higher daily COVID-19 death count in B.C. since February.
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Everything B.C. residents need to know about Canada's vaccine passport for travel

Everything B.C. residents need to know about Canada's vaccine passport for travel

Find out everything from what information will be stored in it to how it will be checked and more. ✈️
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B.C. passes 200,000 COVID-19 infections

B.C. passes 200,000 COVID-19 infections

Nearly 96.3% of all those known to be infected in B.C. are deemed recovered.
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Ottawa replacing wage, rent subsidies for businesses with $7.4B in 'targeted measures'

Ottawa replacing wage, rent subsidies for businesses with $7.4B in 'targeted measures'

Broader subsidy programs still set to expire this week.
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Feds unveil vaccine passport for international travel

Feds unveil vaccine passport for international travel

No date yet for the launch of new vaccine passport.
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