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Black bear surprises customers, strolls into B.C. liquor store

Black bear surprises customers, strolls into B.C. liquor store

So this bear walked into a liquor store...
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UPDATE: No child will be left behind during COVID-19, New West school district promises

UPDATE: No child will be left behind during COVID-19, New West school district promises

Specialized supports and services, meal programs and options for immune-compromised families are all on the table for September
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UPDATE: Don't want to send your child back to class? Here are New West's 3 alternatives

UPDATE: Don't want to send your child back to class? Here are New West's 3 alternatives

The New Westminster school district has developed a new online learning program for K-8 students in response to concern from the community
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B.C. launches survey to measure impact of COVID-19 visit restrictions at seniors care homes

B.C. launches survey to measure impact of COVID-19 visit restrictions at seniors care homes

Feedback being accepted online or over the phone until Sept. 30, B.C's seniors advocate announces
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A stunning full 'corn moon' is set to illuminate Vancouver skies next week

A stunning full 'corn moon' is set to illuminate Vancouver skies next week

Stagazers across Canada will be treated to a dazzling full corn moon this September, which only happens once in every three years.
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Surrey Mounties turn an ice cold shoulder to new municipal force

Surrey Mounties turn an ice cold shoulder to new municipal force

Amid concerns over seniority, pensions and work roles, only 14% of Surrey Mounties intend to apply to SPS; Nearly half have decided to leave the city while others are undecided
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Daily 'health checks' will be 'first line of defence' for B.C. schools

Daily 'health checks' will be 'first line of defence' for B.C. schools

"Every single day, every student, every adult who goes into the school, has to be assessed."
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Dr. Henry addresses calls to increase limits at gatherings: 'We are staying at 50'

Dr. Henry addresses calls to increase limits at gatherings: 'We are staying at 50'

"The answer is simply no."
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More COVID-19 warnings issued for B.C. flights

More COVID-19 warnings issued for B.C. flights

The BC Centre for Disease Control has added several more flights to its list of possible COVID-19 exposures. The latest warnings – which were added to the list between Aug. 19 and Aug.
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Surrey appoints B.C.’s first municipal ethics commissioner

Surrey appoints B.C.’s first municipal ethics commissioner

Mayor cites appointee’s experience in advising on ‘responsible conduct, and conflict resolution’
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