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Man refused service for not wearing mask urinates in B.C. Dairy Queen

Man refused service for not wearing mask urinates in B.C. Dairy Queen

The incident happened Aug. 28.
London Drugs implementing mandatory vaccination policy for employees

London Drugs implementing mandatory vaccination policy for employees

The new policy, which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved vaccine, kicks in Nov. 1
'Pandemic of the unvaccinated': Case rates 10 times higher among unvaccinated British Columbians

'Pandemic of the unvaccinated': Case rates 10 times higher among unvaccinated British Columbians

There are now 176 people hospitalized with the virus in B.C. and 91 people in intensive care.
Coma, hospitalization convinced vaccine-hesitant B.C. man to get jab

Coma, hospitalization convinced vaccine-hesitant B.C. man to get jab

Dave Garcia says the ordeal was a wake-up call for him and his family.
Businesses blast B.C.'s COVID-19 consultation record

Businesses blast B.C.'s COVID-19 consultation record

Late August mask mandate is the latest surprise for business groups in the province.
COVID-19 cases decline, but serious infections rise in B.C.

COVID-19 cases decline, but serious infections rise in B.C.

Unvaccinated people continue to drive infections and hospitalizations.
Vaccine passports: Expert says B.C. should be 'on standby to get hacked'

Vaccine passports: Expert says B.C. should be 'on standby to get hacked'

Expert warning comes after hackers targeted Quebec's systems.
Opinion: Burnaby restaurant on 'edge of closing' fears enforcing vaccine passports

Opinion: Burnaby restaurant on 'edge of closing' fears enforcing vaccine passports

But they could get shut down for this
New and serious COVID-19 cases rise across B.C.

New and serious COVID-19 cases rise across B.C.

New cases, hospitalizations and ICU patient counts hit new months-high levels August 27.
Businesses that resist vaccine passport program could be forced to close: B.C. government

Businesses that resist vaccine passport program could be forced to close: B.C. government

More details about the program will be released before Sept. 13.