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This new UBC study reveals which materials make the most effective face masks

This new UBC study reveals which materials make the most effective face masks

And the best material for a homemade mask is...dried baby wipes?
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Whistler RCMP nab driver for speeding—and for failing to quarantine

Whistler RCMP nab driver for speeding—and for failing to quarantine

Whistler police doled out five tickets for public health order violations last weekend
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Delta war veteran beats COVID-19 odds

Delta war veteran beats COVID-19 odds

Tsawwassen resident will celebrate his 97th birthday Saturday
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Skiers should plan day trips to Whistler, not weekend getaways, says Henry

Skiers should plan day trips to Whistler, not weekend getaways, says Henry

Health officers conducting extra enforcement in resort community as over 500 Whistler COVID cases mostly linked to social gatherings
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. drop to 11-week low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. drop to 11-week low

Six more people have died from COVID-19, raising B.C.'s death toll from the pandemic to 1,246.
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British Columbians could see 'safe six' by end of February: Henry

British Columbians could see 'safe six' by end of February: Henry

But that's all contingent on the spread of new coronavirus variants, which have doubled in the past week, and B.C.'s provincial health officer made no promises.
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Plans under way to address ‘way, way, way too many cases’ in Whistler: Health Minister

Plans under way to address ‘way, way, way too many cases’ in Whistler: Health Minister

Resort had 547 cases between Jan. 1 and Feb. 2
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B.C. extends restrictions on gatherings and events

B.C. extends restrictions on gatherings and events

Orders may be revisited if data shows a reduction in the spread of the COVID-19 virus
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Trudeau defends Canada tapping COVAX vaccine pool amid ongoing shortages

Trudeau defends Canada tapping COVAX vaccine pool amid ongoing shortages

Canada has been criticized for dipping into program meant to ensure equitable access for poorer countries
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Don't expect school closures as B.C. stares down COVID-19 variants

Don't expect school closures as B.C. stares down COVID-19 variants

Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside and Dr. Bonnie Henry say keeping schools open for in-class instruction remains a provincial priority because it's best for B.C.'s students
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