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Dying in pandemic times: My son and my father passed away in a 6-week span

Dying in pandemic times: My son and my father passed away in a 6-week span

"Neither of them died of COVID-19. But the experience of their last weeks, days and hours was indelibly shaped by the difficult times humanity is facing as it confronts the pandemic."
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‘Don’t pass around drinks, smokes, tokes and vapes,’ says B.C.’s ‘Good Times Guide’

‘Don’t pass around drinks, smokes, tokes and vapes,’ says B.C.’s ‘Good Times Guide’

The guide, unveiled Friday, appears to be geared towards young people
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A Vancouver company just donated hundreds of masks to the Downtown Eastside Women's Shelter

A Vancouver company just donated hundreds of masks to the Downtown Eastside Women's Shelter

And it's encouraging you to do the same
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B.C. confirms 50 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,641

B.C. confirms 50 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,641

"Don’t get stuck in self-isolation for 14 days, or worse – get sick, because you shared beers at a party or made out with someone with COVID-19"
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Masks now mandatory at the Vancouver Art Gallery

Masks now mandatory at the Vancouver Art Gallery

Those with a valid medical reason for not wearing a mask are exempt from the requirement, as are children aged five and under
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Federally-backed COVID-19 alert app now available for download

Federally-backed COVID-19 alert app now available for download

The app is voluntary, and tells users if or when they have been in close contact with another user who has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus
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Return of Medical Services Plan 90-day wait comes under fire

Return of Medical Services Plan 90-day wait comes under fire

Advocacy groups say the “arbitrary” deadlines make no sense with COVID-19 cases on the rise
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Haida Gwaii closed to non-residents, COVID-19 outbreak has 20 cases

Haida Gwaii closed to non-residents, COVID-19 outbreak has 20 cases

Non-residents may not travel there in response to a COVID-19 community outbreak on the northern island archipelago.
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B.C. confirms 29 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,591

B.C. confirms 29 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,591

There are now 59 cases connected to Fraser Valley Packers Inc.
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B.C. confirms 41 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,562

B.C. confirms 41 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,562

An alert has been issued for a "Gentleman's Club" in Kelowna.
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