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Mandatory vaccination unlikely for workplaces; focus will be on education

Mandatory vaccination unlikely for workplaces; focus will be on education

With the approval of a COVID-19 vaccine in Canada, employers could soon be navigating a tricky situation if staff choose not to be immunized. The first doses of the newly approved Pfizer vaccine in B.C.
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Long-term care workers to get priority vaccination in B.C. to protect elderly: doctor

Long-term care workers to get priority vaccination in B.C. to protect elderly: doctor

VICTORIA — Health-care workers in long-term care facilities and intensive care units will be the first to get vaccinated in British Columbia as an immunization program to beat COVID-19 gets underway next week, the province's top doctor says. Dr.
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COVID-19 deaths remain high in B.C. as vaccine rollout nears

COVID-19 deaths remain high in B.C. as vaccine rollout nears

619 more people have had COVID-19 infections detected in the past day
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Two BC Liberal candidates in Burnaby fined $9,600 each for election sign violations

Two BC Liberal candidates in Burnaby fined $9,600 each for election sign violations

Glynnis Chan and Tripat Atwal both were caught with 32 election sign violations
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First COVID-19 vaccinations being given next week in B.C.

First COVID-19 vaccinations being given next week in B.C.

Province plans to vaccinate 10% of population by end of March
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Police clear out Burnaby protest camp as TMX construction starts

Police clear out Burnaby protest camp as TMX construction starts

Contractors for Trans Mountain showed up Wednesday morning to begin work near the Brunette River
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COVID-19 health privacy exemptions continue to be scrutinized

COVID-19 health privacy exemptions continue to be scrutinized

Laws relaxed at pandemic start now extended into 2021
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B.C. premier says nearly 4,000 high-risk people to be vaccinated next week

B.C. premier says nearly 4,000 high-risk people to be vaccinated next week

VICTORIA — British Columbia has recorded 566 new cases of COVID-19, which the provincial health officer and health minister say is the "start of encouraging trends" in the progression of the virus. However, Dr.
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B.C.'s death toll from COVID-19 passes 100 so far in December

B.C.'s death toll from COVID-19 passes 100 so far in December

Data for new cases, hospitalizations, ICU patients and other metrics are on the decline
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Finance minister says B.C. recovery benefits program accepting applications Dec. 18

Finance minister says B.C. recovery benefits program accepting applications Dec. 18

VICTORIA — People in British Columbia can start applying online for the government's pandemic recovery benefit for eligible families and individuals starting Dec. 18.
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