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Early data suggests B.C. headed towards 'baby bust' due to COVID-19

Early data suggests B.C. headed towards 'baby bust' due to COVID-19

Provincial data shows December 2020 with a decade-record low in babies born
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No foul play suspected after burned body of homeless person found in North Vancouver

No foul play suspected after burned body of homeless person found in North Vancouver

VANCOUVER — A burned body, believed to be of a homeless person, has been found in a forested area of North Vancouver, B.C. RCMP Sgt. Peter DeVries says no foul play is suspected at this time and instead this appears to be a tragic accident.
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Snowfall warnings in place for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island

Snowfall warnings in place for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island

VANCOUVER — Residents of British Columbia's south coast are being urged to prepare for a blast of wintry weather this weekend.
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Three hospitalized in Burnaby motel blaze (video)

Three hospitalized in Burnaby motel blaze (video)

The motel was fully occupied
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Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at B.C. jail after 20 people test positive

SURREY, B.C. — Fraser Health has declared two new COVID-19 outbreaks, including at the North Fraser Pretrial Centre, where 20 people in custody have tested positive.
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Metis Nation of B.C. suspends president, citing 'breach' of policies, procedures

Metis Nation of B.C. suspends president, citing 'breach' of policies, procedures

VANCOUVER — The Metis Nation of B.C. says its board of directors has voted to suspended its elected president, alleging there has been a breach of its policies and procedures.
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Critics demand release of long-delayed care-home COVID report

Critics demand release of long-delayed care-home COVID report

Consultant had information as second wave began, communications already criticized
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Ride-hailing declined 70 per cent during COVID-19 pandemic

Ride-hailing declined 70 per cent during COVID-19 pandemic

A lawsuit by nine taxi companies to challenge ride-hailing was unsuccessful
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B.C. government to release report on its response to pandemic at care homes

B.C. government to release report on its response to pandemic at care homes

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister says the province will release a report assessing its COVID-19 response in the province's long-term care homes.
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B.C. driver with 'N' license caught speeding 122 km/h in 50 zone

B.C. driver with 'N' license caught speeding 122 km/h in 50 zone

"The driver told the officer they were celebrating receiving their license that very day."
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