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New West's weekly COVID-19 case count climbs to 66

New West's weekly COVID-19 case count climbs to 66

Weekly numbers have jumped from 35 last week, despite high vaccination rates
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Two-way vehicle traffic returning to McInnes overpass in New West on Sept. 10

Two-way vehicle traffic returning to McInnes overpass in New West on Sept. 10

Safety prompts reopening of eastern lane to vehicles
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COVID-19 metrics in B.C. keep rising, but no new deaths

COVID-19 metrics in B.C. keep rising, but no new deaths

Hospitalizations and ICU patient counts up to new highs since May.
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New West among best in B.C. for fully vaccinated residents

New West among best in B.C. for fully vaccinated residents

As of Sept. 7, 82% of New Westminster residents aged 12 and up have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine
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New West hospital using rapid COVID-19 tests for urgent surgical patients

New West hospital using rapid COVID-19 tests for urgent surgical patients

Royal Columbian Hospital is the first hospital in B.C. to utilize rapid testing for COVID-19 on patients requiring urgent, unscheduled surgery, says Fraser Health.
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Restaurants game for vaccine passport program, but wary of added cost

Restaurants game for vaccine passport program, but wary of added cost

A Victoria pub owner says it could cost up to $2,450 a week in wages to hire security staff to handle vaccine screening.
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New school year brings more activities for students, but concerns remain over COVID

New school year brings more activities for students, but concerns remain over COVID

One of the big questions going into this year is about events such as assemblies, according to the Greater Victoria Teachers' Association.
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Here are all the ways you can access your BC Vaccine Card

Here are all the ways you can access your BC Vaccine Card

You can get either save a digital copy of your card to your mobile device or print a hard copy.
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15 more die from COVID-19 in B.C., 2,425 newly infected

15 more die from COVID-19 in B.C., 2,425 newly infected

Hospitalizations and ICU patient counts are highest since May.
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Here is how much you can get fined for not showing proof of vaccination in B.C.

Here is how much you can get fined for not showing proof of vaccination in B.C.

Individuals may be slapped with a hefty fine for non-compliance.
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