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You can get a Dr. Bonnie Henry-inspired Compass Card right now

You can get a Dr. Bonnie Henry-inspired Compass Card right now

"This card recognizes the extensive efforts that have been made by leaders and individuals in B.C. in response to the pandemic."
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About 3,000 people in B.C. under COVID-19 monitoring, 97 new positive cases

About 3,000 people in B.C. under COVID-19 monitoring, 97 new positive cases

VICTORIA — British Columbia reported 97 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday as the province extended its state of emergency until the end of September.
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B.C. government extends state of emergency to restrict spread of COVID-19

B.C. government extends state of emergency to restrict spread of COVID-19

Restrictions related to the province’s state of emergency will stay in place until at least September 29
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NDP-Green agreement provides stability during pandemic: new Green leader

NDP-Green agreement provides stability during pandemic: new Green leader

VICTORIA — The newly elected leader of the B.C. Green party says a power-sharing agreement with the New Democrats provides necessary stability during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C. human rights commissioner calls for data collection to tackle inequity

B.C. human rights commissioner calls for data collection to tackle inequity

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's human rights commissioner says the province isn't collecting enough demographic information in order to tackle racism and social inequality.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. rise to 18-week high

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. rise to 18-week high

63 British Columbians are now in hospital with COVID-19, with 20 of those in intensive care
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B.C. to spend $78.5 million to improve team-based health care across province

B.C. to spend $78.5 million to improve team-based health care across province

The funding will create 22 new "primary care networks" across B.C.
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Vancouver city manager calling it quits

Vancouver city manager calling it quits

Sadhu Johnston will leave his position in January 2021
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B.C. First Nations ask privacy watchdog to force release of more COVID-19 data

B.C. First Nations ask privacy watchdog to force release of more COVID-19 data

VICTORIA — A coalition of First Nations is asking British Columbia's privacy commissioner to compel the Health Ministry to disclose presumptive COVID-19 cases in their communities.
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Decades-old recording of Joni Mitchell finally go from old box to a boxed set

Decades-old recording of Joni Mitchell finally go from old box to a boxed set

VICTORIA — Two long-forgotten tapes featuring some of the first recordings of Joni Mitchell have come out of storage and into circulation, thanks to a serendipitous turn of events involving retired Victoria broadcaster Barry Bowman.
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