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Opinion: 'Strident' anti-science crowd convincing B.C. seniors to shun COVID-19 vaccine

Opinion: 'Strident' anti-science crowd convincing B.C. seniors to shun COVID-19 vaccine

I came across a perplexing and concerning statistic that speaks volumes about the difficulty in stopping COVID-19. More than 147,000 people in B.C. over the age of 60 have yet to receive a single dose of the vaccine.
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Opinion: B.C. badly needs more paid sick leave and protections for gig workers

Opinion: B.C. badly needs more paid sick leave and protections for gig workers

This summer reminded all of us of the importance of workers. And not just because of the pandemic.
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Drivers reminded to slow down ahead as school starts: ICBC

Drivers reminded to slow down ahead as school starts: ICBC

School begins on Sept. 7 in B.C.
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Local labour councils host virtual Labour Day celebration

Local labour councils host virtual Labour Day celebration

The New Westminster & District and Vancouver & District Labour Councils have joined together for a virtual celebration of Labour Day.
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Opinion: People keep talking about the hate aimed at Trudeau. But what about Jagmeet Singh?

Opinion: People keep talking about the hate aimed at Trudeau. But what about Jagmeet Singh?

The NDP leader and Burnaby South MP faces virulent racism every single day
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Letter: Reopening this New West overpass a dangerous idea amid fourth wave

Letter: Reopening this New West overpass a dangerous idea amid fourth wave

Editor: It was with disbelief that I saw billboards indicating that the McInnes overpass will be reopened to traffic on Sept 10.
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Here is what you need to do before the B.C. vaccine passport order goes into effect

Here is what you need to do before the B.C. vaccine passport order goes into effect

Everything you need to know before Sept. 13.
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COVID-19 occupancy at B.C. hospitals, ICUs hit months-high levels

COVID-19 occupancy at B.C. hospitals, ICUs hit months-high levels

Three more COVID-19 deaths in B.C. raise province's pandemic death toll to 1,827.
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Climate crisis the focus of all-candidates meeting for New Westminster-Burnaby

Climate crisis the focus of all-candidates meeting for New Westminster-Burnaby

Virtual meeting set for Sept. 7
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Opinion: Awful anti-vaxxer vandalizes Burnaby MLA’s office. This is out of control

Opinion: Awful anti-vaxxer vandalizes Burnaby MLA’s office. This is out of control

Vandalism followed protest on Wednesday
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