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Multiple Metro Vancouver grocery stores report new employee COVID-19 cases

Multiple Metro Vancouver grocery stores report new employee COVID-19 cases

More than a dozen stores in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley have reported new infections in recent days.
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COVID-19 variants causing more severe infections among younger people in B.C.: Bonnie Henry

COVID-19 variants causing more severe infections among younger people in B.C.: Bonnie Henry

Health officials detected 800 new COVID-19 infections in the past day – the most since December 2.
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B.C. confirms 800 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 94,769

B.C. confirms 800 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 94,769

There have been 191 new confirmed COVID-19 cases that are variants of concern in B.C.
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Henry urges patience as B.C. tops 500k individuals vaccinated against COVID-19

Henry urges patience as B.C. tops 500k individuals vaccinated against COVID-19

About 12% of population has received at least one dose so far
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B.C. seniors' home residents able to go on outings starting April 1

B.C. seniors' home residents able to go on outings starting April 1

Visits can be an hour or more, and can involve more than one person.
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This map shows where the COVID-19 hot spots are in B.C. (MAP)

This map shows where the COVID-19 hot spots are in B.C. (MAP)

Surrey and Vancouver are top in the province for new case numbers right now
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B.C. increases penalty for attending gatherings and events—from $230 to $575

B.C. increases penalty for attending gatherings and events—from $230 to $575

The current fine for those who organize or host a banned event remains the same at $2,300.
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B.C. arts groups get money – but no change in ban on live events

B.C. arts groups get money – but no change in ban on live events

B.C. government announces $16 million in funding to help arts and culture groups, but Premier John Horgan says a ban on live events isn't going to change any time soon
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B.C.'s active COVID-19 case count highest in months, as new vaccinations hit record high

B.C.'s active COVID-19 case count highest in months, as new vaccinations hit record high

Only three seniors' homes in the province now have active outbreaks.
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Vancouver’s departing city manager retired with $354,698 in 2020

Vancouver’s departing city manager retired with $354,698 in 2020

Sadhu Johnston served 11 years with the city, five as city manager
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