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B.C. hits new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations at 515, five more deaths

B.C. hits new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations at 515, five more deaths

VICTORIA — The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in British Columbia has ticked up to 515, breaking a previous record set last week. Among those hospitalized, 171 people are in intensive care.
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Powerful drugs linked to six overdose deaths in Surrey, B.C., say Mounties

Powerful drugs linked to six overdose deaths in Surrey, B.C., say Mounties

SURREY, B.C. — Mounties are warning of highly toxic drugs circulating in Surrey, B.C., that may be responsible for six deaths in less than a week.
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COVID-19: Here are the 16 'high-transmission neighbourhoods' in B.C.

COVID-19: Here are the 16 'high-transmission neighbourhoods' in B.C.

Are you located in one of them?
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Paid COVID-19 vaccination leave approved by B.C. government

Paid COVID-19 vaccination leave approved by B.C. government

Up to three hours of leave available for workers getting their shots
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B.C. government puts $9.5 million toward removing more than 100 derelict boats

B.C. government puts $9.5 million toward removing more than 100 derelict boats

VICTORIA — B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman says the province is spending $9.5 million to address the "massive" problem of marine debris along the coast.
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Port Coquitlam bar owner says police lied in handing out over $3K in COVID-19 fines

Port Coquitlam bar owner says police lied in handing out over $3K in COVID-19 fines

The dispute surrounding fines issued at a Port Coquitlam bar last week comes amid a surge in COVID-19-related infractions across Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam
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Liberals need to explain rehab centre politicking: BC NDP

Liberals need to explain rehab centre politicking: BC NDP

NDP MLA for Richmond-Queensborough asks BC Liberals to "publicly disclose everything they know about this situation."
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McLaren driver caught speeding 160 km/h on Lions Gate Bridge issued 6-month driving ban

McLaren driver caught speeding 160 km/h on Lions Gate Bridge issued 6-month driving ban

As the vehicle pulled away the estimated speed was 190 km/h. The speed limit is 60 km/h.
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Liberals need to explain rehab centre politicking: BC NDP

Liberals need to explain rehab centre politicking: BC NDP

NDP MLA for Richmond-Queensborough asks BC Liberals to "publicly disclose everything they know about this situation."
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B.C. workers now eligible for three hours of paid leave to get COVID-19 immunizations

B.C. workers now eligible for three hours of paid leave to get COVID-19 immunizations

VICTORIA — Workers in British Columbia can receive up to three hours of paid leave in order to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
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