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‘My life has changed a thousand-fold’: Tent-city residents move into hotel (PHOTOS)

‘My life has changed a thousand-fold’: Tent-city residents move into hotel (PHOTOS)

The hotel offers 93 people who previously lived in tents a double bed, 55-inch television with basic cable, private bathroom and a mini fridge.
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B.C. residents have one more week to complete COVID-19 survey

B.C. residents have one more week to complete COVID-19 survey

The survey is open to all British Columbians aged 18 and up and takes 20-30 minutes to complete.
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Pandemic threatens B.C. book industry: publishers

Pandemic threatens B.C. book industry: publishers

The most recent data indicates book sales so far this year have fallen 30% from 2019 figures, with sales at retail book stores plummeting 60%.
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Ottawa's help needed so travellers follow quarantine plans: B.C.'s top doctor

Ottawa's help needed so travellers follow quarantine plans: B.C.'s top doctor

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says she strongly encourages the federal government to use its resources to monitor international travellers entering the province instead of providing any help with contact tracing. Dr.
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'Time is running out for him and me' — Metro Vancouver couple cope with separation under lockdown

'Time is running out for him and me' — Metro Vancouver couple cope with separation under lockdown

Brigitte Beurmann's husband lives under lockdown in a retirement home. As his dementia progresses, she's worried they won't get a chance to meet face-to-face again before he forgets her altogether.
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B.C. confirms 10 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,517

B.C. confirms 10 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,517

There have been two new deaths.
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B.C. premier says lessons to learn from past racism during response to pandemic

B.C. premier says lessons to learn from past racism during response to pandemic

VICTORIA — British Columbia's premier is paying tribute to nearly 400 South Asians who were forced to leave Canada due to discriminatory policies more than a century ago.
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Best buddies share B.C. lottery prize, but not a hug - yet

Best buddies share B.C. lottery prize, but not a hug - yet

Alan Barker and Langley’s Kathleen Cook are hoping for a dream reunion soon to celebrate their $2-million win.
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New COVID-19 outbreak identified at frozen fruit plant in Abbotsford, B.C.

New COVID-19 outbreak identified at frozen fruit plant in Abbotsford, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — A new COVID-19 outbreak has been identified at a frozen fruit processing plant in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
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Surging river prompts state of local emergency in Cache Creek, B.C.

Surging river prompts state of local emergency in Cache Creek, B.C.

CACHE CREEK, B.C. — A state of local emergency has been declared in Cache Creek, British Columbia, as a powerful river threatens to breach its banks.
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