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More Metro Vancouver grocery stores report staff COVID-19 infections

More Metro Vancouver grocery stores report staff COVID-19 infections

The new store worker infections are part of the case count in the hard-hit Fraser Health region.
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B.C. NDP introduces bill to give workers paid time off to get COVID-19 vaccine

B.C. NDP introduces bill to give workers paid time off to get COVID-19 vaccine

Labour Minister Harry Bains says the government consulted with the business community, labour organizations, workers and others on changes to the Employment Standards Act.
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B.C. nurses ask residents to follow public health orders as hospitalizations climb

B.C. nurses ask residents to follow public health orders as hospitalizations climb

Nurses across the province are at a "breaking point as they work through this third wave."
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B.C. extends its 'stronger' provincewide restrictions in wake of surging COVID-19 cases

B.C. extends its 'stronger' provincewide restrictions in wake of surging COVID-19 cases

"This will be a surprise to no one."
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Opinion: Reckless Skytrain rider doffing mask to apply makeup is enraging

Opinion: Reckless Skytrain rider doffing mask to apply makeup is enraging

Masks must be worn at all times on transit
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B.C. again sets records for most COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and in ICU

B.C. again sets records for most COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and in ICU

Eight more people have died from COVID-19, including a two-year-old, who had an underlying condition.
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B.C. to start doing roadside checks to ensure people are staying in their communities

B.C. to start doing roadside checks to ensure people are staying in their communities

This will be conducted through random audits and there will be a fine if you are travelling outside of your area.
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Four Burnaby businesses closed due to COVID-19, including taxi office

Four Burnaby businesses closed due to COVID-19, including taxi office

Fraser Health has updated its workplace closure list
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Ban on indoor dining at B.C. restaurants officially extended through May long weekend

Ban on indoor dining at B.C. restaurants officially extended through May long weekend

As expected, the current restriction banning indoor dining at restaurants across British Columbia has been extended.
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B.C. lowering age range for AstraZeneca vaccine to 40+

B.C. lowering age range for AstraZeneca vaccine to 40+

The government is forecasting that it will start to see the positive impacts of the vaccine program on hospitalizations starting at the end of April.
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