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$3 million fund to enhance digital libraries across British Columbia

$3 million fund to enhance digital libraries across British Columbia

VICTORIA — Libraries across British Columbia are getting $3 million to enhance their digital services. The Ministry of Education says the one-time investment will permit greater access to online learning and reading resources.
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Easter Bunny declared an 'essential service' in B.C. as premier makes 'special eggs-emption'

Easter Bunny declared an 'essential service' in B.C. as premier makes 'special eggs-emption'

The legendary bunny can hop to it, despite orders for B.C. residents not to travel right now
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BC Parks announces immediate closure of all provincial parks

BC Parks announces immediate closure of all provincial parks

British Columbia has the third largest parks system in North America, and as of right now, all the parks are closed
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B.C. faith leaders, Horgan discuss need for virtual religious ceremonies

B.C. faith leaders, Horgan discuss need for virtual religious ceremonies

VICTORIA — People of faith in British Columbia were urged Tuesday to celebrate Easter and other coming religious holidays through virtual gatherings to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus. Provincial health officer Dr.
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Nearly 100 prisoners from 9 B.C. jails released early due to COVID-19

Nearly 100 prisoners from 9 B.C. jails released early due to COVID-19

Outbreaks of the virus have been recorded in two prisons across the province
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B.C. confirms 25 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1291

B.C. confirms 25 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 1291

There have been 4 new deaths.
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Time for smokers to butt out is now, or risk ventilator shortage: researcher

Time for smokers to butt out is now, or risk ventilator shortage: researcher

If there ever was a good time to quit smoking and vaping, now is that time
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RCMP say man shot and killed in early morning attack in Surrey, B.C.

RCMP say man shot and killed in early morning attack in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — RCMP say the second homicide of the year in Surrey, B.C., appears targeted. A statement from police says a man who has not been named was shot just before 1 a.m. Tuesday.
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Alarm raised over travellers who aren’t self-isolating upon return to B.C.

Alarm raised over travellers who aren’t self-isolating upon return to B.C.

Travellers returning from abroad are considered at higher risk of having contracted COVID-19
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Luck, timing, lessons from Ontario, Quebec helped B.C. slow COVID-19: doctor

Luck, timing, lessons from Ontario, Quebec helped B.C. slow COVID-19: doctor

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor is crediting luck and timing for the province's early restrictive measures that helped slow down the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday that B.C.
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