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Long-term care workers to get priority vaccination in B.C. to protect elderly: doctor

Long-term care workers to get priority vaccination in B.C. to protect elderly: doctor

VICTORIA — Health-care workers in long-term care facilities and intensive care units will be the first to get vaccinated in British Columbia as an immunization program to beat COVID-19 gets underway next week, the province's top doctor says. Dr.
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COVID-19 deaths remain high in B.C. as vaccine rollout nears

COVID-19 deaths remain high in B.C. as vaccine rollout nears

619 more people have had COVID-19 infections detected in the past day
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B.C. confirms 619 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 39,337

B.C. confirms 619 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 39,337

There have been 16 new COVID-19 related deaths
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First COVID-19 vaccinations being given next week in B.C.

First COVID-19 vaccinations being given next week in B.C.

Province plans to vaccinate 10% of population by end of March
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Are you Avy Savvy?: This new tool teaches backcountry beginners about avalanches

Are you Avy Savvy?: This new tool teaches backcountry beginners about avalanches

'Avy Savvy provides a great first step in avalanche safety education'
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COVID-19 health privacy exemptions continue to be scrutinized

COVID-19 health privacy exemptions continue to be scrutinized

Laws relaxed at pandemic start now extended into 2021
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BC Ferries to help fund Persephone restoration

BC Ferries to help fund Persephone restoration

BC Ferries has committed to help fund the restoration of the Persephone, the boat that was at the centre of much of the action on CBC television’s The Beachcombers.
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B.C. premier says nearly 4,000 high-risk people to be vaccinated next week

B.C. premier says nearly 4,000 high-risk people to be vaccinated next week

VICTORIA — British Columbia has recorded 566 new cases of COVID-19, which the provincial health officer and health minister say is the "start of encouraging trends" in the progression of the virus. However, Dr.
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B.C.'s death toll from COVID-19 passes 100 so far in December

B.C.'s death toll from COVID-19 passes 100 so far in December

Data for new cases, hospitalizations, ICU patients and other metrics are on the decline
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Finance minister says B.C. recovery benefits program accepting applications Dec. 18

Finance minister says B.C. recovery benefits program accepting applications Dec. 18

VICTORIA — People in British Columbia can start applying online for the government's pandemic recovery benefit for eligible families and individuals starting Dec. 18.
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