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COVID-19 vaccinations hit daily record in B.C. as new infections keep falling

COVID-19 vaccinations hit daily record in B.C. as new infections keep falling

Two more people die from COVID-19 in B.C., raising the province's death toll to 1,624
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Fraser Health shuts down clothing giant over COVID-19 cases

Fraser Health shuts down clothing giant over COVID-19 cases

A Greek restaurant is also on the list
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Variants could toss curveball at pandemic recovery

Variants could toss curveball at pandemic recovery

Travel restrictions for British Columbians are likely to loosen this summer
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COVID-19: B.C. to release maps that show hot spots at community level

COVID-19: B.C. to release maps that show hot spots at community level

So far, the maps have only shown COVID-19 'hot spots' in local health areas, rather than at the community health service area level. 
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B.C. introduces sick-pay legislation

B.C. introduces sick-pay legislation

Legislation is meant to bridge gap to federal support
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Michael Bublé lends his voice to Arts Club fundraising appeal

Michael Bublé lends his voice to Arts Club fundraising appeal

Burnaby’s homegrown superstar wants to help the company recover after 15 months of suspended operations and $13 million in lost ticket revenue
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Metrotown businesses, Lower Mainland grocery stores hit by COVID-19 wave

Metrotown businesses, Lower Mainland grocery stores hit by COVID-19 wave

Staff cases continue to pile up
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‘Freer’ and ‘more normal’ summer possible if 70% of Canadians get first dose: Trudeau

‘Freer’ and ‘more normal’ summer possible if 70% of Canadians get first dose: Trudeau

B.C. has vaccinated 48% of eligible population
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Burnaby man put in a coma by COVID-19 just ran a half-marathon

Burnaby man put in a coma by COVID-19 just ran a half-marathon

Vince Li has come all the way back
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Dr. Bonnie Henry urges B.C. child-care workers to get vaccinated

Dr. Bonnie Henry urges B.C. child-care workers to get vaccinated

School staff have very high rates of immunization, but the same isn't true for child-care workers, Henry said at her May 10 briefing
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