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COVID-19 positivity, case rates surge (again) in Burnaby

COVID-19 positivity, case rates surge (again) in Burnaby

B.C. vaccine card program begins Sept. 13
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Restaurants game for vaccine passport program, but wary of added cost

Restaurants game for vaccine passport program, but wary of added cost

A Victoria pub owner says it could cost up to $2,450 a week in wages to hire security staff to handle vaccine screening.
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New school year brings more activities for students, but concerns remain over COVID

New school year brings more activities for students, but concerns remain over COVID

One of the big questions going into this year is about events such as assemblies, according to the Greater Victoria Teachers' Association.
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Here are all the ways you can access your BC Vaccine Card

Here are all the ways you can access your BC Vaccine Card

You can get either save a digital copy of your card to your mobile device or print a hard copy.
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15 more die from COVID-19 in B.C., 2,425 newly infected

15 more die from COVID-19 in B.C., 2,425 newly infected

Hospitalizations and ICU patient counts are highest since May.
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Here is how much you can get fined for not showing proof of vaccination in B.C.

Here is how much you can get fined for not showing proof of vaccination in B.C.

Individuals may be slapped with a hefty fine for non-compliance.
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How the B.C. vaccine card will work

How the B.C. vaccine card will work

New vaccination certificate rolls out next week
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Photo ID, QR codes the new norm under B.C. vaccine card plan

Photo ID, QR codes the new norm under B.C. vaccine card plan

Businesses urged not to call police if patrons don't show vaccination status.
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Not all B.C. restaurants will require vaccine card for access. Here's what you need to know

Not all B.C. restaurants will require vaccine card for access. Here's what you need to know

There are some key exceptions to B.C.'s new proof-of-vaccination requirement at non-essential businesses like restaurants.
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Service industry in B.C. struggling to find staff

Service industry in B.C. struggling to find staff

Restaurant, retail businesses aim to increase the flow of foreign workers to fill the void.
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