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Here's why COVID-19 lockdowns only reduced air pollution in parts of the world

Here's why COVID-19 lockdowns only reduced air pollution in parts of the world

Some countries even saw an increase in air pollution of up to 25 per cent.
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Pandemic's Gastown cocktail: a mix of hope and despair

Pandemic's Gastown cocktail: a mix of hope and despair

New Herschel CEO banking on return to historic neighbourhood's 'vibrancy' next year
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Trudeau urges young people to stay home amid surging COVID-19 cases

Trudeau urges young people to stay home amid surging COVID-19 cases

Pleas come as B.C. reports surging case numbers in recent weeks
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Vancouver, Surrey grocery store workers infected with COVID-19

Vancouver, Surrey grocery store workers infected with COVID-19

Stores with affected employees are located in both the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regions.
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B.C. sets record for number of people in intensive care units with COVID-19

B.C. sets record for number of people in intensive care units with COVID-19

Number of cases of the Brazilian variant P.1 are exploding.
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B.C. confirms 1,889 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 104,061

B.C. confirms 1,889 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 104,061

There were 4,040 new cases over the long weekend.
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London Drugs rolling out additional AstraZeneca vaccines

London Drugs rolling out additional AstraZeneca vaccines

20 more locations will have vaccines available today
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Online COVID-19 vaccine registration rolling out in B.C.

Online COVID-19 vaccine registration rolling out in B.C.

Registration by phone will also be available seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in 140 different languages.
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Restaurants defying public health orders are 'selfish, arrogant and irresponsible': restaurant association

Restaurants defying public health orders are 'selfish, arrogant and irresponsible': restaurant association

The president of the British Columbian Restaurant and Foodservices Association says "there is no place for this type of complete disregard," following the actions of a Vancouver restaurant owner who defied B.C.'s indoor dining ban.
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Opinion: More young people landing in B.C. ICUs due to COVID-19

Opinion: More young people landing in B.C. ICUs due to COVID-19

Comments by 'Premier Dad' were unfortunate but highlighted growing problem
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