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B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency again

B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency again

B.C. is already in the longest state of emergency in provincial history.
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B.C. confirms 146 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,787

B.C. confirms 146 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,787

There are now 74 cases connected to Fraser Valley Packers Inc.
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Group of B.C. doctors petitions province to mandate use of face masks

Group of B.C. doctors petitions province to mandate use of face masks

While Quebec and Nova Scotia are the only provinces to have mandated mask-wearing, several Canadian municipalities have started requiring people to wear masks in public indoor spaces
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Vancouver sees huge drop in car break-ins during pandemic

Vancouver sees huge drop in car break-ins during pandemic

Theft from automobiles dropped from 1,270 in January to 463 in June
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BCCDC identifies warns of COVID-19 exposure on 7 Vancouver flights

BCCDC identifies warns of COVID-19 exposure on 7 Vancouver flights

Any travellers returning to B.C. are encouraged to check the B.C. CDC website for updates about flights with an exposure risk, and those travelling from outside of Canada must arrive prepared with a 14-day self-isolation plan.
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OPINION: B.C. back to school plan needs more work to convince BCTF

OPINION: B.C. back to school plan needs more work to convince BCTF

Can education officials come up with a final version that will placate any fears out there, among teachers, parents and students?
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CARTOON: The new nightmare

CARTOON: The new nightmare

What a horrible dream
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CARTOON: 5 new PNE rides for the COVID-19 age

CARTOON: 5 new PNE rides for the COVID-19 age

Get your mini-coro-nuts right here!
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Metro Vancouver MLA calls for ICBC rebates for drivers

Metro Vancouver MLA calls for ICBC rebates for drivers

Richmond MLA Jas Johal introduced the legislation – known as the Insurance Corporation Amendment Act, 2020 – on Wednesday
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Almost 13,000 people refused entry to Canada from U.S. during pandemic

Almost 13,000 people refused entry to Canada from U.S. during pandemic

Of that figure, 11,321 were U.S. citizens
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