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B.C. plans for students to return to school full time in fall

B.C. plans for students to return to school full time in fall

It's not back to school as usual, but it will be back to school for all students this fall in B.C.
B.C. health officials put Okanagan party boats on notice

B.C. health officials put Okanagan party boats on notice

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a serious damper on summertime fun
B.C. confirms 23 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,523

B.C. confirms 23 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,523

There has been one new COVID-19 related death.
Health Canada approves new drug for treatment of COVID-19

Health Canada approves new drug for treatment of COVID-19

Gilead is working with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and Health Canada to provide Veklury for Canadians over the coming weeks.
Passengers warned about COVID-19 exposure on several more Vancouver flights

Passengers warned about COVID-19 exposure on several more Vancouver flights

The country's two largest airlines stated that they are ending their on-board seat distancing policies starting July 1, raising health concerns amid a pandemic that has devastated the travel industry.
New COVID-19 outbreak at Abbotsford blueberry packing plant

New COVID-19 outbreak at Abbotsford blueberry packing plant

Plus long weekend bubbles, license plate harassment, and limits on mass gatherings
B.C. confirms 81 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,500

B.C. confirms 81 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,500

There have been two new COVID-19 related deaths.
Employee at Metro Vancouver Superstore tests positive for COVID-19

Employee at Metro Vancouver Superstore tests positive for COVID-19

"Team members who worked closely with this individual are now at home in self-isolation, monitoring for any symptoms."
B.C.'s COVID-19 restrictions clash with rights of migrant workers: advocacy group

B.C.'s COVID-19 restrictions clash with rights of migrant workers: advocacy group

Mexican workers who claim they were fired and repatriated in late June for requesting a visit from migrant support workers are speaking out
Feds announce $625M for child-care spaces as economy reopens

Feds announce $625M for child-care spaces as economy reopens

It’s not yet known how much of the total $625 million will be given to each province
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