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Here’s what will happen if COVID-19 hits a Burnaby school

Here’s what will happen if COVID-19 hits a Burnaby school

COVID-19 has yet to hit a Burnaby school but the district is “ready and prepared,” according to a letter from its superintendent.
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Will shift to mail-in ballots affect outcome of B.C. election?

Will shift to mail-in ballots affect outcome of B.C. election?

Massive shift to mail-in voting doesn’t necessarily mean many more people are going to vote, says SFU senior lecturer
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Salmonella outbreak in humans linked to dog treats

Salmonella outbreak in humans linked to dog treats

Eight people are sick and one died after coming in contact with dog treats.
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Pub puts 'crass' anti-Horgan election message on customers' receipts

Pub puts 'crass' anti-Horgan election message on customers' receipts

Calling it "a crass cry for help," the owner of Doc Willoughby's Pub in Kelowna says sometimes "you have to really shout to be heard.
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Guide dog pups named Bonnie and Henry in honour of B.C.’s top doctor

Guide dog pups named Bonnie and Henry in honour of B.C.’s top doctor

British Columbia’s top doctor, who’s guided the province through the entirety of the pandemic so far, now has a pair of guide dogs named in her honour.
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B.C. salmon farms challenge activists’ demands for site closures

B.C. salmon farms challenge activists’ demands for site closures

Bulk of Cohen Commission's final report says "that responsible salmon farming does not harm wild salmon populations," says BC Salmon Farmers Association
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Federal court to decide whether young activists can sue Ottawa over climate policy

Federal court to decide whether young activists can sue Ottawa over climate policy

One issue is whether Canada's actions — and inactions — have breached their constitutional rights to life, liberty, security and equality before the law.
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COVID-19 Halloween advice is on the way: Dr. Henry

COVID-19 Halloween advice is on the way: Dr. Henry

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry working on national Halloween guidelines adapted specifically for B.C.
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B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency again

B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency again

B.C. is already in the longest state of emergency in provincial history.
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U.S. wildfire smoke will return to Metro Vancouver this week

U.S. wildfire smoke will return to Metro Vancouver this week

Wildfire smoke – this time from California – is expected to threaten Vancouver's air quality starting Wednesday
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