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CERB helped Canadians during COVID-19 — but not the most vulnerable

CERB helped Canadians during COVID-19 — but not the most vulnerable

Canadians with disabilities were hit hardest during the pandemic. CERB limitations meant that many of them were left financially unsupported.
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Active COVID-19 cases surpass 20,000 in B.C. for the first time

Active COVID-19 cases surpass 20,000 in B.C. for the first time

New infections remain around 4,000 cases daily, numbers show
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PHOTOS: New Westminster residents break out the toboggans after recent dump of snow

PHOTOS: New Westminster residents break out the toboggans after recent dump of snow

Some areas of Metro Vancouver saw up to 30 centimetres
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These were some of the big stories that made headlines in New West in 2021

These were some of the big stories that made headlines in New West in 2021

Looking back at 2021
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Environment Canada issues winter storm warning for Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada issues winter storm warning for Metro Vancouver

Snow, powerful wind, and freezing rain are expected this weekend.
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And the winners are .... The Record's 2021 year-end awards for New West

And the winners are .... The Record's 2021 year-end awards for New West

Looking back at 2021
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Visitors restricted in B.C.'s long-term care homes as COVID cases rise

Visitors restricted in B.C.'s long-term care homes as COVID cases rise

Measures to be reevaluated on Jan. 18
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B.C. changing priority for COVID booster shots as Omicron spreads

B.C. changing priority for COVID booster shots as Omicron spreads

Province says change to "interval-based" determination of priority based on individual risk, calculated by time passed since last vaccine shot
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B.C.'s rent freeze is expiring on Jan. 1, 2022. Here's what you need to know.

B.C.'s rent freeze is expiring on Jan. 1, 2022. Here's what you need to know.

The province enacted the rent freeze at the beginning of the pandemic to support British Columbians who were struggling financially.
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Letter: B.C. ID requirements a huge barrier for people who are homeless

Letter: B.C. ID requirements a huge barrier for people who are homeless

A social worker speaks out
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