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Canadians, permanent residents vaccinated in China left out of new covid-19 entry rules

Canadians, permanent residents vaccinated in China left out of new covid-19 entry rules

Canadian citizens who took vaccines that are not approved by Health Canada could return to Canada, but they need to adhere to the mandatory quarantine rules.
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Mounties arrest 10 more people at old growth logging blockade

Mounties arrest 10 more people at old growth logging blockade

PORT RENFREW, B.C. — Mounties arrested 10 more protesters Thursday as they continued to enforce an injunction against blockades near old-growth forest logging areas west of Victoria.
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'We need to be very alert': Three UBC experts address threat of new 'delta plus' variant in B.C.

'We need to be very alert': Three UBC experts address threat of new 'delta plus' variant in B.C.

South of the border, Dr. Fauci said that "the delta variant is currently the greatest threat in the U.S. in our attempt to eliminate COVID-19."
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B.C.'s COVID-19 immunization numbers continue rising, passing 4.6 million shots

B.C.'s COVID-19 immunization numbers continue rising, passing 4.6 million shots

VICTORIA — The number of people in British Columbia receiving COVID-19 immunizations continues to increase, with more than 4.6 million doses of vaccines being distributed. Provincial health officer Dr.
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Here's how con artists are scamming B.C. residents on 'cheap flight deals'

Here's how con artists are scamming B.C. residents on 'cheap flight deals'

"This company just charged my card." 
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Rise in B.C. government K-12 spending 'astounding,' says UBC researcher

Rise in B.C. government K-12 spending 'astounding,' says UBC researcher

A recent study says K-12 funding was 250% higher in 2020 than it was in 1970, but the president of the teachers' union says 'the idea that schools are running at anything less than a shoestring is inaccurate.'
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Man charged with assaulting autistic Richmond teen playing basketball

Man charged with assaulting autistic Richmond teen playing basketball

Dominic Rallon Jao, of Ontario, has been charged with assault causing bodily harm after the incident at Richmond Secondary last August.
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Science-based panel to guide B.C.'s care of old-growth forests

Science-based panel to guide B.C.'s care of old-growth forests

VICTORIA — An independent panel will advise the British Columbia government on the management of its old-growth forests, which have been at the centre of a fractious debate in the province for decades.
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Key section of Juan de Fuca Marine Trail cut off after landslide

Key section of Juan de Fuca Marine Trail cut off after landslide

Repairs won't be completed until the fall due to challenging terrain, says BC Parks.
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Environment Canada issues heat warnings, says record-high temperatures loom for B.C.

Environment Canada issues heat warnings, says record-high temperatures loom for B.C.

VANCOUVER — Heat warnings cover most of British Columbia as Environment Canada warns many areas could see record-high temperatures starting Friday and continuing into next week.
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