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B.C. allocating initial doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to food processing, ag workers

B.C. allocating initial doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to food processing, ag workers

Province will allow some essential workers to get vaccinated ahead of their age group as mass vaccinations roll out
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Opinion: COVID-19 has destroyed the eating habits of many

Opinion: COVID-19 has destroyed the eating habits of many

You are what you eat
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Burnaby senior who survived COVID-19 gets wild surprise for 99th birthday

Burnaby senior who survived COVID-19 gets wild surprise for 99th birthday

Helen Brown was named a citizen of the year in 1992
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'Words matter': A conversation with Dr. Bonnie Henry on the pandemic's one-year anniversary

'Words matter': A conversation with Dr. Bonnie Henry on the pandemic's one-year anniversary

B.C.'s provincial health officer re-emphasizes her "be kind" message, "because that is what makes a difference."
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B.C. respiratory therapists discuss their work, how it's been impacted by the pandemic (VIDEO)

B.C. respiratory therapists discuss their work, how it's been impacted by the pandemic (VIDEO)

"This has been such a great year to spotlight what RTs do."
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Opinion: The COVID-19 phone call that changed everything for me

Opinion: The COVID-19 phone call that changed everything for me

When did the pandemic first hit home for you?
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Burnaby’s biggest school finally sees COVID-19 exposures in 2021 - plus 12 others

Burnaby’s biggest school finally sees COVID-19 exposures in 2021 - plus 12 others

There are 13 Burnaby schools listed by Fraser Health as having recent COVID-19 exposures, including two with a variant identified.
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Opinion: Burnaby woman thinks she knows more than Dr. Henry. No she doesn’t

Opinion: Burnaby woman thinks she knows more than Dr. Henry. No she doesn’t

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry does not walk on water. Nor is she untouchable when it comes to criticism. I have long questioned her and other health officials and the lack of specific data released during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Burnaby school leaders urge COVID-19 vigilance during spring break

Burnaby school leaders urge COVID-19 vigilance during spring break

'Decisions we make during spring break will impact our schools,' says letter signed by school district, unions, parent group
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Alcohol delivery from B.C. bars and restaurants here to stay

Alcohol delivery from B.C. bars and restaurants here to stay

This is the second temporary authorization government has made permanent.
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