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B.C. charts different path from U.K. on containing Delta variant

B.C. charts different path from U.K. on containing Delta variant

Young British Columbians have much higher vaccination rates than do counterparts in the U.K.: Bonnie Henry
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Everything to know about B.C.'s new guidance on travel in the province

Everything to know about B.C.'s new guidance on travel in the province

The B.C.-wide ban on non-essential travel has been lifted
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B.C. restaurants can serve liquor later, banquet halls re-open with limited capacity

B.C. restaurants can serve liquor later, banquet halls re-open with limited capacity

Step 2 of the province's re-opening plan begins June 15. Here's what it means for restaurants, bars, and pubs in B.C.
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Bars, cinemas, tourist sector set for boost as B.C. transitions to Stage 2 of reopening

Bars, cinemas, tourist sector set for boost as B.C. transitions to Stage 2 of reopening

Restrictions to loosen Tuesday amid falling COVID-19 cases, increase in vaccinations
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Opinion: No, sorry, being a COVID denier isn’t the same as being subjected to racism

Opinion: No, sorry, being a COVID denier isn’t the same as being subjected to racism

The people throwing the biggest pity party right now in Canada (other than John A. Macdonald stans) are anti-vaxxers and COVID-19 deniers moaning about how they can spew their misinformation without being criticized for it.
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New wave of COVID-19 cases hits Lower Mainland grocery stores

New wave of COVID-19 cases hits Lower Mainland grocery stores

Although British Columbia is seeing coronavirus (COVID-19) case counts drop province-wide, and the lowest daily new case numbers since last fall , major grocery chains are still reporting employee virus cases affecting stores in Vancouver and surroun
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Our data map shows which parts of Burnaby have the most COVID-19 cases

Our data map shows which parts of Burnaby have the most COVID-19 cases

The average daily rate fell to four cases per day in Burnaby. Four in five adults aged 50 or over in the city (80%) have received their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, along with more than three in four (76%) of those over the age of 18.
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B.C. nears 500,000 fully vaccinated, as new infections stay low

B.C. nears 500,000 fully vaccinated, as new infections stay low

Hospitalizations and ICU patient numbers are at new seven month lows.
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Burnaby sets up clinics for first COVID-19 vaccine doses next week

Burnaby sets up clinics for first COVID-19 vaccine doses next week

First-dose vaccinations will be provided to Burnaby residents on a first-come, first-served basis
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Burnaby hits major COVID-19 vaccination milestone

Burnaby hits major COVID-19 vaccination milestone

Burnaby has hit a major milestone in its fight against COVID-19. “Congratulations Burnaby,” said a tweet by the City of Burnaby. “75% of Burnaby residents over age 12 have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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