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British Columbians could see 'safe six' by end of February: Henry

British Columbians could see 'safe six' by end of February: Henry

But that's all contingent on the spread of new coronavirus variants, which have doubled in the past week, and B.C.'s provincial health officer made no promises.
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B.C. extends restrictions on gatherings and events

B.C. extends restrictions on gatherings and events

Orders may be revisited if data shows a reduction in the spread of the COVID-19 virus
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‘It’s just so confusing’: Burnaby bar manager calls Super Bowl Sunday rules unwieldly

‘It’s just so confusing’: Burnaby bar manager calls Super Bowl Sunday rules unwieldly

Businesses even have to turn down the sound on the game so people won't talk loud
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Trudeau defends Canada tapping COVAX vaccine pool amid ongoing shortages

Trudeau defends Canada tapping COVAX vaccine pool amid ongoing shortages

Canada has been criticized for dipping into program meant to ensure equitable access for poorer countries
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Burnaby dairy plant Saputo milks COVID-19 for profit surge

Burnaby dairy plant Saputo milks COVID-19 for profit surge

Company says it sees COVID as an 'opportunity'
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Opinion: Burnaby workers ‘threatened’ with firings for disclosing COVID-19 cases

Opinion: Burnaby workers ‘threatened’ with firings for disclosing COVID-19 cases

Some businesses will do anything to keep things quiet
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What you need to know about B.C.'s new mandatory mask rules at schools

What you need to know about B.C.'s new mandatory mask rules at schools

Coquitlam school district has been given new guidelines for PE, masks, music, band and choir, here's how they will be carried out in the coming days as B.C. continues fight COVID-19
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Don't expect school closures as B.C. stares down COVID-19 variants

Don't expect school closures as B.C. stares down COVID-19 variants

Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside and Dr. Bonnie Henry say keeping schools open for in-class instruction remains a provincial priority because it's best for B.C.'s students
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Six more British Columbians die from COVID-19, as hospitalizations continue to fall

Six more British Columbians die from COVID-19, as hospitalizations continue to fall

There have not been as few people battling COVID-19 in B.C. hospitals since November 20.
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Not sure if your sick child should get a COVID-19 test? There's an app for that

Not sure if your sick child should get a COVID-19 test? There's an app for that

New health-checker app unveiled as part of B.C.'s new health and safety protocols for schools – and parents are being reminded to keep kids home with any symptoms, no matter how mild
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