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Whistler's medical director warns people to stick to coronavirus safety measures for at least two weeks after vaccination

The numbers associated with Whistler's latest outbreak convinced B.C. public health officials to take action, Crompton says

WHISTLER, B.C. — Adults living and working in Whistler, B.C. will be able to receive their COVID-19 vaccination earlier than other parts of the province, as the region grapples with a surge of cases.

VANCOUVER — North Vancouver RCMP say a child has died after a skiing accident on a local mountain. Police say they were called to Mount Seymour at about 8 p.m. Saturday for reports of a seriously injured 12-year-old.

A study by the Canada Games Council says one in three Canadian youth are unsure if they'll return to playing their sport once the COVID-19 pandemic is over, and one in five say they won't return.

DUNCAN, B.C. — Mounties and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating after a child's death at a Duncan, B.C. motel Friday night. Police say officers from the North Cowichan Duncan RCMP as well as B.C.

As a tribute to the ongoing support of Canadians, Point Roberts has hung banners throughout the community in hopes that they will return soon and know how much they are appreciated and were missed.

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents aged 60 and older can now register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The province says nearly one million people have received their first dose of vaccine.

DELTA, B.C. — One person has been taken to hospital after a small plane crashed at Boundary Bay airport in Delta, B.C. on Saturday morning.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Mounties in Prince George, B.C., say they're investigating after a person was found dead after a 911 call early Saturday morning.