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New Vancouver civic party expected to launch Wednesday

New Vancouver civic party expected to launch Wednesday

Party will likely include Ken Sim, the NPA’s 2018 mayoral candidate
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Surrey slashes red tape for pandemic patio program

Surrey slashes red tape for pandemic patio program

Surrey also offers limited grants for patio improvements
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Fast-spreading COVID-19 variant P. 1 'worrisome' for B.C.

Fast-spreading COVID-19 variant P. 1 'worrisome' for B.C.

Earlier this month, the province had 87.7% of all known P.1 cases countrywide
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Grant-application process now open for B.C. businesses impacted by COVID-19 'circuit breaker'

Grant-application process now open for B.C. businesses impacted by COVID-19 'circuit breaker'

Funding could provide up to $10,000 for businesses of any size
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Canada on track to accept Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clot concerns

Canada on track to accept Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clot concerns

Six cases of blood clots possibly linked to 6.8m doses administered.
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B.C. schools will remain open in the face of COVID's third wave

B.C. schools will remain open in the face of COVID's third wave

On the heels of news that Ontario is shutting down in-class instruction, Dr. Bonnie Henry says keeping B.C.'s schools open remains a priority
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'Stay in your immediate neighbourhood' : Dr. Bonnie Henry delivers message in wake of surging COVID-19 cases

'Stay in your immediate neighbourhood' : Dr. Bonnie Henry delivers message in wake of surging COVID-19 cases

"So if you live in North [Vancouver], you should not be travelling to Langley, or to Richmond."
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Charges laid after teen in Nanaimo, B.C., robbed and told to walk home naked

Charges laid after teen in Nanaimo, B.C., robbed and told to walk home naked

NANAIMO, B.C. — Police in Nanaimo, B.C., are investigating an assault on a teenage boy where the attacker is alleged to have told the 15-year-old to remove his clothes and walk home naked.
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B.C.'s top doctor says essential workers in hot spots to be vaccinated first

B.C.'s top doctor says essential workers in hot spots to be vaccinated first

WHISTLER, B.C. — British Columbia's provincial health officer is calling for patience among essential workers waiting for a vaccine that's being prioritized for people in areas where COVID-19 transmission is highest. Dr.
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British Columbia government looks toward 'brighter future' in throne speech

British Columbia government looks toward 'brighter future' in throne speech

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government looked beyond the COVID-19 pandemic in its speech from the throne on Monday to other priorities including help for the economy, improved health care and taking on inequality. Lt.-Gov.
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