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Here is a map of every pharmacy offering COVID-19 vaccines in Metro Vancouver (MAP)

Here is a map of every pharmacy offering COVID-19 vaccines in Metro Vancouver (MAP)

If you are between the ages of 55 and 65, you may now book your appointment with a participating pharmacy
All Burnaby high schools moving to semester system next year

All Burnaby high schools moving to semester system next year

School officials say having all schools on semester system will allow them to 'pivot easily' with pandemic
Indigenous peoples 18 years and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in B.C.

Indigenous peoples 18 years and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in B.C.

All health authorities included
London Drugs 'inundated' by vaccine booking calls, asks B.C. residents not to phone pharmacies

London Drugs 'inundated' by vaccine booking calls, asks B.C. residents not to phone pharmacies

London Drugs is offering vaccinations at three locations: North Vancouver, Coquitlam and Burnaby.
More grocery and drug store workers across Lower Mainland infected with COVID-19

More grocery and drug store workers across Lower Mainland infected with COVID-19

New cases affecting Superstore and Shoppers Drug Mart workers across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
Fraser Health transitioning to new online booking system

Fraser Health transitioning to new online booking system

The Fraser Health Authority is preparing to transition to a new provincial ‘Get Vaccinated’ online registration and booking system.
Lower Mainland residents 55-65 can get COVID-19 vaccine at local pharmacy

Lower Mainland residents 55-65 can get COVID-19 vaccine at local pharmacy

The program, a partnership between Immunize BC and community pharmacists, launches on March 31.
COVID-19 update: B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency

COVID-19 update: B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency

The extension comes in the wake of exponential growth in COVID-19 cases
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. at year high, as record number of new variant cases discovered

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. at year high, as record number of new variant cases discovered

No new deaths from COVID-19, so B.C.'s death toll stays at 1,455.
Police reassure Burnaby neighbours via Zoom after homicide

Police reassure Burnaby neighbours via Zoom after homicide

Online sessions with neighbours, police and victim services could be model for major incidents in future, say local Mounties