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B.C. teachers plead with parents to encourage culture of wearing masks

B.C. teachers plead with parents to encourage culture of wearing masks

The open letter comes as B.C.’s teachers have called for smaller classes in the Fraser Health region to slow the spread of the virus in schools.
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B.C. sees spike in COVID-19 cases as officials call on public to follow health orders

B.C. sees spike in COVID-19 cases as officials call on public to follow health orders

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are reporting a dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases, while they order a pause indoor physical activities. B.C. recorded 941 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and 10 deaths.
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Dead man’s sperm off limits: court

Dead man’s sperm off limits: court

Spouse wanted siblings for first child after husband’s death
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You can get slapped with a $150 fine for not wearing a mask on Vancouver transit

You can get slapped with a $150 fine for not wearing a mask on Vancouver transit

"Okay, we've taken the time to educate the public it's now time to step it up to enforcement."
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B.C. shatters single-day record for new COVID-19 infections by almost one-third

B.C. shatters single-day record for new COVID-19 infections by almost one-third

Deaths continue to be significantly higher than in recent months, with 10 new fatalities in the past day
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Vancouver elementary school goes into lockdown due to 'suspicious incident'

Vancouver elementary school goes into lockdown due to 'suspicious incident'

 “As stressful and frightening as this was, school staff and administration did a great job of following the procedures and keeping the students safe."
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Vancouver proposes tax hike as COVID-19 digs a $100-million revenue hole

Vancouver proposes tax hike as COVID-19 digs a $100-million revenue hole

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver says the COVID-19 pandemic has had a "significant impact" on its finances, including a projected $85-million drop in revenue and $13 million in additional costs.
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B.C. seeing significantly fewer influenza cases so far this season

B.C. seeing significantly fewer influenza cases so far this season

While much of the public’s attention is focused on the COVID-19 virus, health officials in B.C. are also on the lookout for influenza.
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Be ready for your cellphone to scream with B.C. alert Wednesday

Be ready for your cellphone to scream with B.C. alert Wednesday

Be prepared so you don’t get a shock on Wednesday.
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Woman refusing to wear mask arrested at a B.C. thrift store

Woman refusing to wear mask arrested at a B.C. thrift store

Police tried to convince her to leave the store, but she refused, and allegedly struck the officers several times.
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