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These photos tell the story of 2020 in Burnaby

These photos tell the story of 2020 in Burnaby

The year 2020 is finally coming to a close, and it was a doozy of a year
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B.C. government releases new campaign featuring COVID-19 party creature (VIDEO)

B.C. government releases new campaign featuring COVID-19 party creature (VIDEO)

"Don't let this guy ruin your holiday,"
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B.C. restaurants: 'Shame on Dr. Henry' for NYE alcohol sales ban

B.C. restaurants: 'Shame on Dr. Henry' for NYE alcohol sales ban

“The decision was arbitrary, and the timing of it is terrible because it’s going to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars – if not millions. And it was unnecessary."
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B.C. orders early stop to liquor sales on New Year's Eve

B.C. orders early stop to liquor sales on New Year's Eve

The ban will apply to all alcohol sales from liquor stores and retailers to bars and restaurants, regardless of whether the liquor would be used for on-site or off-site consumption.
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17 dead, 74 infected at Coquitlam coronavirus outbreak

17 dead, 74 infected at Coquitlam coronavirus outbreak

At nearby Nicola Lodge in Port Coquitlam, test-positive coronavirus cases had surged to 22 residents and 13 staff, with one death
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B.C. focusing on first doses of COVID-19 vaccines

B.C. focusing on first doses of COVID-19 vaccines

So far, 11,930 first doses of the vaccines have been given out to people across British Columbia.
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Multiple Lower Mainland grocery store workers test positive for COVID-19

Multiple Lower Mainland grocery store workers test positive for COVID-19

At least four workers between three Real Canadian Superstore locations tested positive
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B.C. sees 2,206 new COVID-19 cases over 5-day Christmas break

B.C. sees 2,206 new COVID-19 cases over 5-day Christmas break

The new numbers put the figure of active COVID cases in B.C. at 7,580.
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Interactive maps show COVID-19 risks in B.C. communities

Interactive maps show COVID-19 risks in B.C. communities

The maps are designed to assist policymakers in identifying areas most in need of additional support to prevent and manage outbreaks.
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More cases of new COVID-19 variant can be expected in B.C.: Health Ministry

More cases of new COVID-19 variant can be expected in B.C.: Health Ministry

“All British Columbians have to remember the virus spreads quickly but shows up slowly.”
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