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First Nation in Powell River, B.C., declares emergency after COVID-19 outbreak

First Nation in Powell River, B.C., declares emergency after COVID-19 outbreak

POWELL RIVER, B.C. — A British Columbia First Nation has issued a state of emergency after confirmation that four members have COVID-19 and several others are reporting symptoms of the virus.
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Some B.C. students wary as they prepare for COVID-19 orientation this week

Some B.C. students wary as they prepare for COVID-19 orientation this week

Students across British Columbia are getting ready for COVID-19 orientation sessions this week amid a flurry of new protocols.
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U.S. wildfire smoke leads to alerts, health warnings in southern B.C.

U.S. wildfire smoke leads to alerts, health warnings in southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Air quality warnings have been issued for large sections of southern British Columbia as wildfire smoke from the United States is pushed north.
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Here’s how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Here’s how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Some timely advice on how to safeguard your health.
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Feds to extend small business rent relief

Feds to extend small business rent relief

The federal government announced today it is extending the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program for small businesses by one month.
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B.C. nightclubs, banquet halls must shut down again

B.C. nightclubs, banquet halls must shut down again

Provincial health officer reinstates restrictions on bars, nightclubs, as COVID cases rise
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Nightclubs and banquet halls in B.C. ordered closed to prevent COVID spread

Nightclubs and banquet halls in B.C. ordered closed to prevent COVID spread

Effective immediately.
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B.C. announces 429 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths

B.C. announces 429 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths

Tuesday's figures represent four reporting periods.
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Sexual exploitation gets B.C. teacher lifetime ban

Sexual exploitation gets B.C. teacher lifetime ban

In February 2019, the teacher pleaded guilty to a number of charges including sexual exploitation and was sentenced in February 2020.
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Major crime investigators join search for missing man in Fort St. James, B.C.

Major crime investigators join search for missing man in Fort St. James, B.C.

FORT ST. JAMES, B.C. — The RCMP's Major Crime Unit has taken over a missing person investigation in northern British Columbia.
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