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Care providers team up to promote LGBTQ2S+ inclusiveness for seniors

Care providers team up to promote LGBTQ2S+ inclusiveness for seniors

BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA), EngAge BC and Dignity Seniors Society (DSS) have formed a new collaboration to promote LGBTQ2S+ inclusiveness and competency in British Columbia’s continuing care sector.
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B.C. hits new 10-month low for COVID-19 hospitalizations

B.C. hits new 10-month low for COVID-19 hospitalizations

New infections returned to counts below 100 in each of the past three days.
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St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Westminster targeted with graffiti, splattered paint

St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Westminster targeted with graffiti, splattered paint

St. Peter's was founded in 1860 by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, a religious order that operated 48 residential schools in Canada
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COVID-19 case counts remain low in New Westminster

COVID-19 case counts remain low in New Westminster

New West recorded just four new cases in the most recent reporting week, and first-dose vaccination is now at 84%
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Poorly installed propane in vacation homes poses carbon monoxide danger: group

Poorly installed propane in vacation homes poses carbon monoxide danger: group

Technical Safety BC is warning British Columbians to familiarize themselves with the signs, symptoms and potential sources of carbon monoxide exposure when out on their vacations.
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Opinion: Anti-COVID-19-vaxxers hold their views with 'religious fervour'

Opinion: Anti-COVID-19-vaxxers hold their views with 'religious fervour'

I discovered this week a new meaning for vaccine hesitancy. At the close of my virtual visits, after managing my patients’ medical problems, I’ll ask if they’ve received their COVID-19 vaccines.
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Measures approved to prevent birds from being poisoned by rodenticides

Measures approved to prevent birds from being poisoned by rodenticides

The province will also be undertaking a science review to better understand the root causes of secondary poisoning
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Letter: New West should listen to the people and keep the petting zoo

Letter: New West should listen to the people and keep the petting zoo

Should the city bring back the animals?
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Opinion: Delta COVID-19 variant has 'taken root' in B.C.'s Interior

Opinion: Delta COVID-19 variant has 'taken root' in B.C.'s Interior

Cases higher in areas with lower vaccination rates
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New Westminster Chamber of Commerce names new executive director

New Westminster Chamber of Commerce names new executive director

The New Westminster Chamber of Commerce announced Saturday that it has a new person hired for the top job. Chair Danison Buan announced that the board of directors have appointed Nikki Morris as executive director.
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