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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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Children won’t be put at COVID risk in B.C. schools: Horgan

Children won’t be put at COVID risk in B.C. schools: Horgan

The provincial government is watching how COVID-19 evolves and could change course on the back to school plan if needed
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Children won’t be put at COVID risk in schools: Horgan

Children won’t be put at COVID risk in schools: Horgan

“If it takes a few more days, so be it:” Horgan
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Horgan ‘profoundly disappointed’ with Site C delays

Horgan ‘profoundly disappointed’ with Site C delays

Completion date of multi-billion-dollar dam unknown
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