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Vancouver police cite residents' 'fear and concern' in beefing tent camp patrols

Vancouver police cite residents' 'fear and concern' in beefing tent camp patrols

VANCOUVER — Police patrols have been stepped up around an east Vancouver park where a tent encampment is growing.
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Masks will be mandatory on trains, buses in Metro Vancouver

Masks will be mandatory on trains, buses in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Almost everyone boarding a bus, train or Seabus in Metro Vancouver will soon have to wear a mask to protect against the spread of COVID-19. TransLink announced Thursday that starting Aug.
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Surrey Police Board votes to create city police force at first meeting

Surrey Police Board votes to create city police force at first meeting

SURREY, B.C. — One of the fastest-growing cities in Canada is a step closer to having its own police force as Surrey, B.C., moves ahead with a controversial plan to replace the local RCMP detachment.
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B.C. premier says return to class a 'challenge,' but students will be safe

B.C. premier says return to class a 'challenge,' but students will be safe

SURREY, B.C. — Sending British Columbia's students back to class in September will be "an unprecedented challenge" during a pandemic, but Premier John Horgan said he's confident children will be safe.
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Tony Award-winning stage actor Brent Carver dies at home in Cranbrook, B.C.

Tony Award-winning stage actor Brent Carver dies at home in Cranbrook, B.C.

CRANBROOK, B.C. — Award-winning Canadian stage actor Brent Carver is being remembered for his natural love of theatre and zest for life.
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B.C. reports 47 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths

B.C. reports 47 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths

New figures released same day TransLink announces plans for masks on transit
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Schools should open when they're ready, say B.C. principals, vice-principals

Schools should open when they're ready, say B.C. principals, vice-principals

In a written statement dated Aug. 4, the BC Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Association side with teachers and ask that the start date “be amended dependent upon the level of readiness in our schools"
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Vancouver did not drive record number of overdose calls in B.C.

Vancouver did not drive record number of overdose calls in B.C.

Kelowna and Prince George each saw overdose calls surpass 100 in July
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Properties spared, evacuation lifted after grass fire threatens Penticton homes

Properties spared, evacuation lifted after grass fire threatens Penticton homes

PENTICTON, B.C. — Residents of about 80 homes in Penticton, B.C., were allowed to return to their properties just hours after being forced out by an aggressive grass fire.
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Cancer centre announced for new Surrey hospital

Cancer centre announced for new Surrey hospital

Seventh regional cancer centre to be located in Cloverdale
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