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Children low risk to contract or spread COVID-19, says provincial health officer

Children low risk to contract or spread COVID-19, says provincial health officer

“It’s clear around the world that [children] are less likely to be infected with COVID-19 than adults."
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B.C. provincial court to resume priority in-person proceedings in some cities

B.C. provincial court to resume priority in-person proceedings in some cities

VANCOUVER — The Provincial Court of British Columbia says it will resume priority in-person proceedings in a number of cities next month.
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Despite hiccup, record reservations for B.C. campgrounds

Despite hiccup, record reservations for B.C. campgrounds

Despite an opening day marked by technical issues for B.C.’s camping reservation system, a record 50,479 bookings were made.
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B.C. reports no COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases as restart enters second week

B.C. reports no COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases as restart enters second week

VICTORIA — British Columbia didn't report any new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, but there have been 11 additional cases of the virus. "I'm extremely pleased that today for the first time in a while we've had no new deaths from COVID-19 in B.C.
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Separated by the border closure, B.C. residents are reuniting with their American loved ones at Peace Arch Park

Separated by the border closure, B.C. residents are reuniting with their American loved ones at Peace Arch Park

The border-straddling park serves as a loophole for families and couples impacted by the ongoing border closure
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Stop collecting employee data from cameras, Teck told

Stop collecting employee data from cameras, Teck told

Cameras were being used to monitor for theft, safety and operational issues
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Vancouver mayor’s role as head of police board tested in dispute over VPD budget cuts

Vancouver mayor’s role as head of police board tested in dispute over VPD budget cuts

Kennedy Stewart’s predecessors Sam Sullivan and Gregor Robertson complained of conflict in dual role
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B.C. records no COVID-19 deaths in a 24-hour period for first time in weeks

B.C. records no COVID-19 deaths in a 24-hour period for first time in weeks

Province transitions into phase when more businesses are able to reopen
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Scanners could accelerate COVID-19 diagnoses

Scanners could accelerate COVID-19 diagnoses

50 Burnaby-made scanners to be deployed in “rural” B.C.
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Struggling to help special-needs children while B.C. schools are closed

Struggling to help special-needs children while B.C. schools are closed

“It’s created a lot more anxiety and stress and it’s created behavioural challenges for him.”
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