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Fast-spreading COVID-19 variant P. 1 'worrisome' for B.C.

Fast-spreading COVID-19 variant P. 1 'worrisome' for B.C.

Earlier this month, the province had 87.7% of all known P.1 cases countrywide
Grant-application process now open for B.C. businesses impacted by COVID-19 'circuit breaker'

Grant-application process now open for B.C. businesses impacted by COVID-19 'circuit breaker'

Funding could provide up to $10,000 for businesses of any size
Canada on track to accept Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clot concerns

Canada on track to accept Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clot concerns

Six cases of blood clots possibly linked to 6.8m doses administered.
B.C. schools will remain open in the face of COVID's third wave

B.C. schools will remain open in the face of COVID's third wave

On the heels of news that Ontario is shutting down in-class instruction, Dr. Bonnie Henry says keeping B.C.'s schools open remains a priority
More Metro Vancouver grocery store workers test positive for COVID-19

More Metro Vancouver grocery store workers test positive for COVID-19

Affected stores are in West Vancouver, Richmond, Delta, and the Tri-Cities.
'Stay in your immediate neighbourhood' : Dr. Bonnie Henry delivers message in wake of surging COVID-19 cases

'Stay in your immediate neighbourhood' : Dr. Bonnie Henry delivers message in wake of surging COVID-19 cases

"So if you live in North [Vancouver], you should not be travelling to Langley, or to Richmond."
B.C. to target specific neighbourhoods for COVID-19 vaccinations

B.C. to target specific neighbourhoods for COVID-19 vaccinations

Decision comes as some communities have been hit hard by surge in cases
COVID-19 claims 18 lives since Friday

COVID-19 claims 18 lives since Friday

More than 3,000 new infections since Friday
B.C. confirms 3,289 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 112,829

B.C. confirms 3,289 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 112,829

There have been 18 new COVID-19 related deaths
Speech from the Throne: B.C. to focus on inclusive, innovative post-pandemic recovery

Speech from the Throne: B.C. to focus on inclusive, innovative post-pandemic recovery

Government's first priority will remain managing the pandemic and ensuring British Columbians' health and safety