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Border restrictions tighten again, Ottawa orders PCR tests for trips less than 72 hours

Border restrictions tighten again, Ottawa orders PCR tests for trips less than 72 hours

New rules go into effect Dec. 21
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Opinion: I’m tired of having to beg to get a COVID-19 booster – get on with it

Opinion: I’m tired of having to beg to get a COVID-19 booster – get on with it

As cases skyrocket again, people want their third doses
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Premier advises against non-essential international travel over the holidays

Premier advises against non-essential international travel over the holidays

Because of restrictions prompted by the spread of the Omicron variant, international travellers could find themselves stranded, the federal government said.
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B.C. detects 753 new COVID-19 cases in past day

B.C. detects 753 new COVID-19 cases in past day

Daily case count in the province is double what it was earlier this week.
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Burnaby currently holding one of highest COVID-19 child vaccination rates in Fraser Health

Burnaby currently holding one of highest COVID-19 child vaccination rates in Fraser Health

New Westminister ahead of Burnaby by 2%
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Turning away unvaccinated workers will erode HandyDART service 'drastically,' says union

Turning away unvaccinated workers will erode HandyDART service 'drastically,' says union

Over 30 HandyDART workers will be given unpaid leave starting Dec. 21, when a TransLink mandatory vaccination policy goes into effect. Some worry it will compound a worker shortage and threaten to reduce service.
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Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Check your cabinets!
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COVID-19 cases in Burnaby soar 33% during latest reporting period

COVID-19 cases in Burnaby soar 33% during latest reporting period

New infections also starting to increase in B.C.
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Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Canada has just implemented a new travel advisory. However, there are several other updates to consider.
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Worst-case Omicron scenario could see hospitals overwhelmed, new COVID modelling shows

Worst-case Omicron scenario could see hospitals overwhelmed, new COVID modelling shows

Omicron appears to spread more readily than Delta variant; there's a higher chance of re-infection, as well as infection of vaccinated people. Modelling shows rising cases on Vancouver Island, driven by outbreaks at UVic and a religious gathering.
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