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B.C. has 161 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, three additional deaths

B.C. has 161 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, three additional deaths

VICTORIA — British Columbia announced 161 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday and three additional deaths related to the virus. In a statement, provincial health officer Dr.
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NDP, Liberal, Green leaders set for televised debate on Oct. 13

NDP, Liberal, Green leaders set for televised debate on Oct. 13

VANCOUVER — The leaders of British Columbia's three main political parties will meet face-to-face in a televised debate on Oct. 13. A consortium of broadcasters will televise the 90-minute debate starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Horgan commits to net-zero emissions by 2050, Greens want plan to get there

Horgan commits to net-zero emissions by 2050, Greens want plan to get there

SQUAMISH, B.C. — A re-elected NDP government would commit to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, John Horgan promised Friday as the environment and natural resources took centre stage in all three main party campaigns.
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Here's how Airbnb plans to make Halloween night partying pretty much impossible

Here's how Airbnb plans to make Halloween night partying pretty much impossible

As the Halloween weekend approaches, Airbnb says it plans to deploy more stringent restrictions on, "two- and three-night reservations that may pose a heightened risk for parties."
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Greens fall short of full slate of candidates for B.C. election

Greens fall short of full slate of candidates for B.C. election

VICTORIA — B.C. Green Leader Sonia Furstenau says her party is fielding a team of 74 candidates in the provincial election.
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Fraser Health reports COVID-19 outbreak at Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health reports COVID-19 outbreak at Surrey Memorial Hospital

Surrey Memorial Hospital is working with essential visitors to the affected unit on a case-by-case basis.
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YVR, WestJet partner with UBC for new COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program

YVR, WestJet partner with UBC for new COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program

As part of the pilot program, passengers could receive their COVID-19 test results prior to boarding their flight.
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Health authorities were not ‘fully aligned’ on sharing COVID-19 school exposures, says Henry

Health authorities were not ‘fully aligned’ on sharing COVID-19 school exposures, says Henry

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry acknowledged Thursday that there has been a learning curve when it comes to COVID-19 exposures in schools.
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Court hearing to resume in B.C. over Coastal GasLink pipeline

Court hearing to resume in B.C. over Coastal GasLink pipeline

VANCOUVER — A court hearing is set to resume today in a pipeline dispute that led to nationwide protests in February.
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BC SCPA says neglected animals' medical costs could reach $100,000

BC SCPA says neglected animals' medical costs could reach $100,000

Eight puppies have already died after contracting parvovirus, despite treatment
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